Elena Walch
Alto Adige Pinot Nero 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged partly in large 22 hl oak barrels and partly in stainless steel; several months in bottle before release |
- Grape variety and style: Still red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir, with an elegant and fragrant character
- Aromas: Scents of cherry, raspberry and small red fruits with hints of white pepper
- Palate: Pronounced structure, soft tannins, savouriness and a fresh finish
- Vinification: 10 days maceration on the skins, matured in steel and oak
- Serving: 16–18°C, decant for 1 hour; perfect with risottos, cured meats and meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Alto Adige Pinot Noir by Elena Walch is a still red wine that expresses the authenticity of the grape variety with a savoury and well-defined sip. In the glass, it shines with a ruby colour, revealing aromas of small red fruits, cherry and raspberry, with a hint of white pepper. On the palate, it displays a firm structure and delicate tannins, finishing with a fresh and clean aftertaste. The production involves fermentation in steel tanks and maturation divided between steel and large oak barrels.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Alto Adige from a mosaic of vineyards situated between 400 and 950 metres above sea level. The south-east and south-west exposures favour consistent ripening, while the meeting of the Mediterranean climate and the cool currents from the Dolomites creates an ideal balance. The vines grow on limestone soils with porphyry veins, a geological composition essential for giving the wine a distinct savouriness and a unique gustatory dynamism.
How it is produced
The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-selected and macerated on the skins for about ten days. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, followed by natural malolactic conversion. Maturation is divided between steel and large oak barrels, a choice aimed at preserving the fragrant varietal aromas without overpowering the freshness of the fruit. The process ends with a final period of rest, essential for achieving a harmonious gustatory balance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Pinot Nero 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Elena Walch |
| Origin | Alto Adige (Trentino-Alto Adige), Italia |
| Climate | with warm and sunny Mediterranean-type days and fresh air from the Dolomites |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soils with porphyritic veins |
| Production technique | Long contact with the skins for about 10 days; fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation |
| Wine making | Extended contact with the skins for about 10 days; fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; followed by malolactic fermentation; maturation partly in large 22 hl oak barrels and partly in steel; several months in bottle before release; delicate vinification with light use of wood to enhance the elegant varietal aromas. |
| Aging | Aged partly in large 22 hl oak barrels and partly in stainless steel; several months in bottle before release |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |