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Elena Walch : Gewurztraminer "Vigna Kastelaz" 2020
Elena Walch : Gewurztraminer "Vigna Kastelaz" 2020
Elena Walch : Gewurztraminer "Vigna Kastelaz" 2020

Elena Walch : Gewurztraminer "Vigna Kastelaz" 2020

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Description

A white wine from Alto Adige with an alluring elegance and complexity

The estate

A multi-award winner by Wine Spectator and El Gambero Rosso, Elena Walch is at the helm of one of the most beautiful properties in Italy's Alto Adige region. Elena Walch is a leading figure in the Trentino Alto Adige region, a very old and steep wine-growing area in the north-east of Italy. Following her marriage to Werner Walch, the fourth generation of one of the region's largest winegrowing families, this qualified architect embarked on a winegrowing adventure, bringing her freshness, dynamism and modernity to the traditional establishment. Today, Elena Walch is one of Italy's leading winemakers. Driven by the passion passed on from their mother, Karolina and Julia Walch have joined the family estate.

The wine

Produced in the Alto Adige appellation, this Gewurztraminer "Vigna Kastelaz" 2020 by Elena Walch is made from grapes coming from the Vigna Kastelaz terroir.

Located between 330 and 380 metres above sea level, this vineyard faces south and is planted on a steep slope with narrow terraces, resting upon soils of granite and volcanic rock. Due to its exposure, altitude and windy climate, this terroir gives rise to a wine that is recognised beyond Italian borders for its rare aromatic expression and finesse. The residual sugar content of this wine is 2.4 g/litre.

The vintage

The warm and sunny spring favoured an early development of the vines, stabilised during a month of June marked by cooler temperatures. Following a summer punctuated by heatwaves, the harvest began in the first days of September. The autumn was marked by alternating hot days and cool nights as well as irregular weather conditions. This vintage produces lively, fresh and aromatic white wines.

Vinification and ageing

The harvest is carried out in two successive selections in order to select and harvest the grapes at optimum maturity. A destemming followed by a cold maceration for 6 hours precedes a pressing and then the clarification of the wines by refrigeration. Fermentation at a temperature of 18°C is carried out using selected yeasts. The wine is then aged on its lees for several months.

The blend

This "Vigna Kastelaz" 2020 by Elena Walch is a 100% Gewürztraminer.

Gewurztraminer "Vigna Kastelaz" 2020 by Elena Walch: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

The colour is a beautiful golden yellow.

Nose

The elegant and mineral nose blends fragrances of roses, lychee and acacia honey.

Palate

The complex mouth seduces with its elegant structure, its lively acidity, its freshness as well as its intense spicy aromas and its very delicate finish.

Cellaring

This "Vigna Kastelaz" 2020 by Elena Walch can be kept in the cellar until 2023-2025 to develop its full range of aromas.

Elena Walch : Gewurztraminer "Vigna Kastelaz" 2020
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