Elena Walch
Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva Vigna Castel Ringberg 2023
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Aging | Aged for 20 months in French oak barriques. After blending, a long maturation in the bottle. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Elena Walch Lagrein Riserva Vigna Castel Ringberg is a still red wine made from Lagrein grapes. Within the Alto Adige wine region, it presents in the glass with a deep garnet colour. The bouquet opens with intense aromas of wild berries, plum and cherry, blended with earthy nuances, hints of chocolate and smoky notes. On the palate, it reveals a complex and profound structure, supported by soft and enveloping tannins. The constant balance between fruit and acidity leads to a distinctly mineral finish. After adequate decanting, it is best paired with lamb and game meats, mature cheeses and flavourful first courses from the local cuisine.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Vigna Castel Ringberg, a strictly defined single vineyard overlooking the waters of Lake Caldaro. The rows are situated at four hundred metres above sea level on a light sandy soil, predominantly calcareous with a significant presence of clay. This specific pedoclimatic context defines the wine’s aromatic imprint and structural vigour. The area is named after the Renaissance castle built by the Habsburg dynasty in sixteen twenty, a historical memory that highlights the strong vocation of this mountain terroir.
How it is produced
The Elena Walch winery adopts a gentle handling of the grapes, utilising gravity combined with soft destemming and careful transport on rails. Fermentation involves traditional maceration on the skins for twenty days, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine rests for twenty-four months in new French oak barrels, enriching its profile with measured spicy notes. After blending, the final maturation in the bottle refines the tannin texture and elevates the overall harmony of flavour.
History and Curiosities
The Renaissance castle commissioned by the Habsburgs in 1620 overlooks Lake Caldaro and frames Elena Walch's Vigna Castel Ringberg. This designation identifies a single, strictly defined vineyard. From the vines grown on calcareous soils comes an exceptional Lagrein Riserva, able to combine intense concentration with velvety tannins thanks to expert ageing in French oak. An expression of pure excellence that offers the palate an extraordinary depth with spicy notes.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Lagrein Riserva Vigna Castel Ringberg 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Elena Walch |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Renaissance castle commissioned by the Habsburgs in 1620 overlooks Lake Caldaro and frames Elena Walch's Vigna Castel Ringberg. This designation identifies a single, strictly defined vineyard. From the vines grown on calcareous soils comes an exceptional Lagrein Riserva, able to combine intense concentration with velvety tannins thanks to expert ageing in French oak. An expression of pure excellence that offers the palate an extraordinary depth with spicy notes. |
| Origin | Vigna Castel Ringberg above Lake Caldaro (Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol) |
| Soil composition | Light sandy soil, rich in limestone with a little clay |
| Fermentation | Circa 20 giorni |
| Production technique | Gentle processing of the grapes (including whole bunch) using gravity; sensitive destemmer and careful transport of the grapes via cuvons on rails. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins and subsequent malolactic fermentation; ageing in new French oak barriques and further maturation in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 20 months in French oak barriques. After blending, a long maturation in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 4.6 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |