Elena Walch
Alto Adige Sauvignon 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged for several months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Elena Walch Alto Adige Sauvignon represents a pure and elegant expression of the region. Made from Sauvignon grapes, this white stands out for its mineral and refreshing profile. The process begins with the gentle pressing of whole grapes to extract the free-run must, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature. Maturation in stainless steel gives the palate a slender and elegant structure, with vibrant acidity and a persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown at Castel Ringberg, near Caldaro, in the heart of Alto Adige. The vineyards are situated between three hundred and four hundred metres above sea level, with optimal south-east and south-west exposure that encourages balanced ripening. The deep limestone soils with sandy veins give the wine a pronounced savouriness, while the significant night-time temperature variations are essential for preserving freshness and aromatic finesse.
How it is produced
Hand harvesting ensures only the best bunches are selected. After static clarification, the must ferments in stainless steel to preserve the varietal aromas. The subsequent ageing on fine lees consolidates the wine’s harmony without diminishing its liveliness. In the glass, it appears a bright straw yellow with greenish highlights, revealing a bouquet of ripe gooseberry and elderflower, enriched by hints of papaya and aromatic herbs.
History and Curiosities
The Elena Walch Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC magnificently expresses the prestige of the Castel Ringberg terroir. Managed by the fifth generation of the Walch family, the estate cultivates 100% Sauvignon grapes on calcareous soils with sandy veins. The temperature variations and meticulous manual harvesting give the wine an elegant structure and an extraordinarily balanced acidity. The lively notes of gooseberry and elderberry blend harmoniously in a savoury sip, ensuring a persistent and refined finish that enhances every tasting experience.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- 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 Sauvignon 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Elena Walch |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Elena Walch Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC magnificently expresses the prestige of the Castel Ringberg terroir. Managed by the fifth generation of the Walch family, the estate cultivates 100% Sauvignon grapes on calcareous soils with sandy veins. The temperature variations and meticulous manual harvesting give the wine an elegant structure and an extraordinarily balanced acidity. The lively notes of gooseberry and elderberry blend harmoniously in a savoury sip, ensuring a persistent and refined finish that enhances every tasting experience. |
| Origin | Castel Ringberg, near Caldaro (Alto Adige) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soils with sandy veins |
| Harvest | September |
| Fermentation temperature | 19 °C |
| Production technique | Soft pressing of whole grapes (free-run juice), static clarification, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (~19 °C) and ageing for a few months on the fine lees in stainless steel |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of whole grapes to obtain the free-run must; static clarification; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (around 19°C); ageing for several months on fine lees in stainless steel containers. |
| Aging | Aged for several months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. |
| Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |