{"product_id":"elena-walch-alto-adige-pinot-bianco-2025","title":"Elena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Bianco 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Bianco is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e made exclusively from Pinot Bianco grapes, representing the renowned Alto Adige denomination. In the glass, it displays brilliant straw-yellow reflections. On the nose, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003edelicate bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by clear fruity notes of apple and a subtle herbal hint. On the palate, it reveals an elegant fullness, balanced by pronounced minerality and lively acidity. This combination gives the palate a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a well-defined structure, maintaining a rigorous and highly enjoyable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Bianco originates in Trentino Alto Adige, in a wine-growing area distinguished by \u003cstrong\u003esteeply sloping vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e. The microclimate creates an ideal synergy between the freshness of the hills up to 900 metres above sea level and the more temperate areas at an average altitude of 250 metres. The vines grow on light soils with typical \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and porphyritic textures\u003c\/strong\u003e, fundamental geological features that impart the wine with its marked mineral character. The interaction between the mountain altitudes and the nature of the soil is reflected in a \u003cstrong\u003eprecise flavour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a clear aromatic structure closely linked to the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by careful selection of the bunches. The Elena Walch winery proceeds with gentle pressing and subsequent static clarification of the must, key steps to preserve the quality of the raw material. Fermentation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature of 20°C, a technique necessary to enhance the original aromatic profile. Finally, the wine matures for several months in \u003cstrong\u003econtact with the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, still in steel, a choice that consolidates the structure and imparts a pleasant sense of elegance on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1988, the \u003cstrong\u003eElena Walch\u003c\/strong\u003e winery represents the excellence of South Tyrolean winemaking, harmoniously combining innovation and tradition. Now led by Julia and Karoline, representatives of the fifth generation, the estate continues to raise the region’s quality standards. Overseen by expert oenologist Stefano Bolognani, this refined \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced from steep, calcareous vineyards that impart a lively minerality to the palate. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e90 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine expresses a perfect balance between persistent freshness and established international prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elena Walch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47439360884907,"sku":"62275","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/elena-walch-alto-adige-pinot-bianco-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}