Elena Walch
Alto Adige Riesling Vigna Castel Ringberg 2023
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | Long yeast contact after fermentation until bottling. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Product name | Alto Adige Riesling Vigna Castel Ringberg 2023 |
| Color | Clear and fresh straw yellow. |
| Perfume | Aromas of peach, hints of white flowers, fresh spices with a hint of white pepper and mineral notes dominate the rich bouquet. |
| Taste | Pronounced freshness and a racy interplay of acidity explode harmoniously on the palate, revealing the mineral structure and filigree elegance and a fresh finish. |
| History | The Renaissance Vigna 'Castel Ringberg', built by the Habsburg dynasty in 1620, towers above Lake Kaltern and is surrounded by the undulating green of its rows. A 'Vigna' is an additional geographical mention; the word describes a single vineyard strictly defined and cartographically limited. |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Country | Italy |
Description
A semi-aromatic still white wine from Alto Adige, 12.5% ABV, produced by Elena Walch. 100% Riesling, 2023 vintage. A Riesling that embodies the elegance and minerality of the Alto Adige terroir, a wine that tells the story of a family-run winery committed to quality and innovation. The vineyard's Renaissance castle, "Castel Ringberg," built by the Habsburg dynasty in 1620, overlooks Lake Caldaro and is surrounded by the rolling green of its vines. Aromas of peach, hints of white flowers, fresh spices with a hint of white pepper, and mineral notes dominate the rich bouquet. A light, fresh straw yellow in color. The pronounced freshness and vibrant acidity explode harmoniously on the palate, revealing a mineral structure and delicate elegance, and a crisp finish.
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
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 Riesling Vigna Castel Ringberg 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Elena Walch |
| Story | The Renaissance Vigna 'Castel Ringberg', built by the Habsburg dynasty in 1620, towers above Lake Kaltern and is surrounded by the undulating green of its rows. A 'Vigna' is an additional geographical mention; the word describes a single vineyard strictly defined and cartographically limited. |
| Climate | Altitude: 330-400 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | The estate, hilly and steep in places, lies at the ancient crossroads of three soil types: to the west, the vineyard is accompanied by the dolomite rock of the Mendola, whose steep slopes are composed of 30,000 year-old gravel from the Adige River. In the central and southern areas, the largest areas are composed of very light limestone residue soils that guarantee aeration for the roots of the vines. |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 °C |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of the grapes, with static decantation of the must. Fermentation in steel barrels at a controlled temperature of around 18 °C. |
| Aging | Long yeast contact after fermentation until bottling. |
| Total acidity | 7.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 4.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |