Description
The long history of the Pinot Nero in Alto Adige has accompanied the development of the wine region. Elena Walch's Pinot Nero "Ludwig" was created with the 2001 vintage, from grapes of old vines, some of which were even planted as Pergola. The small production of 10,000 bottles indicates the strict selection of the plots to produce a classic, complex Pinot Nero of the highest quality. The many national and international awards for Pinot Nero "Ludwig", including the highest award of the 12th and 19th Italian Pinot Nero Competition in 2013 and 2020, confirm the winemaker's great commitment to this noble grape variety.
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Perfume

Color

Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour

Pairings
- Start up year: 1988
- Oenologist: Stefano Bolognani
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 90
Encouraging quality and innovation, Elena Walch stood at the head of the Alto Adige quality revolution and has gained local and international esteem for her efforts. An architect by trade, Elena Walch married into one of the oldest and most significant wine families of the region and brought new, modern concepts to the traditional establishment. Now, the responsibility for the family business is being put into the hands of the daughters, Julia and Karoline Walch, already the fifth generation. Read more


Name | Elena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Nero Ludwig 2022 |
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Type | Red still |
Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
Vintage | 2022 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
Vendor | Elena Walch |
Harvest | Entirely handpicked . |
Production technique | Since 2015, a state-of-the-art fermentation cellar has allowed the grapes to be processed with the utmost care, with whole-grape processing using via gravity fed technology. A highly sensitive destemmer and the gentle transport of the grapes by means of a specialized container, "cuvon", which runs on rails, prove to be very gentle on the grapes and preserve their high quality. The State-of-the-Art building is certainly unique in Alto Adige, and is probably one of the most modern fermentation cellars in Italy to produce great red wines of excellence. |
Wine making | Traditional fermentation, partially in large Slovenia oak vats, partially in stainless steel tanks. |
Aging | Malolactic fermentation follows and, the final wine matures in French oak barrels for another 12 months. |
Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
Residual sugar | 1.9 gr/L |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |