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CHF 17.36−17%(CHF 23.15/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 20.98
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Technical information
- Producer
- Elena Walch
- Name
- Alto Adige DOC
- Variety
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vintage
- 2024
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Exotic notes, ripe apples, light floral aromas
- Vinification method
- Pressing, static clarification, stainless steel fermentation 20°C, lees ageing
- Aging
- 3-5 years
- Type of cask
- Stainless steel tanks
- Residual sugars
- 0.5 g/L
- Color
- Brilliant straw yellow
- Serving temperature
- 12-14 °C
- Recommended consumption
- Consume within 3-5 years
- Pairing
- Aperitif, pasta, fish dishes (especially freshwater fish)
- Region
- Alto Adige (South Tyrol)
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Vineyards in southern Alto Adige, SE exposure, up to 600 m
- Type
- White wine
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Elena Walch's Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC presents a balanced expression of the variety in an Alpine setting. Of bright straw color, it offers aromas of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, with light floral notes and a subtle mineral hint that supports the whole. On the palate it is fresh and well-built, with lively acidity and medium body: the fruit is backed by a saline thread that provides persistence without weighing it down. The style is elegant and restrained, aimed at those seeking a versatile, quality white.
It pairs easily with mildly flavored fish dishes, shellfish, grilled vegetables and seafood pasta or dishes with light cream; it also works as an aperitif alongside delicate canapés. Serve around 10-12 °C in wider glasses to enhance the aromas. For online buyers it is a reassuring choice when one wants a structured but not opulent white that can support both simple and more refined dishes without overpowering them.
It pairs easily with mildly flavored fish dishes, shellfish, grilled vegetables and seafood pasta or dishes with light cream; it also works as an aperitif alongside delicate canapés. Serve around 10-12 °C in wider glasses to enhance the aromas. For online buyers it is a reassuring choice when one wants a structured but not opulent white that can support both simple and more refined dishes without overpowering them.
The winery
Elena Walch
Alto Adige / Südtirol (Trentino‑Alto Adige)Italy
Family-run winery based in Termeno/Tramin (Alto Adige). Known for terroir-driven wines and its single-vineyard 'Vigna' sites (e.g. Castel Ringberg, Kastelaz); long associated with Elena Walch and today involving the fifth generation (daughters Julia and Karoline).
- Grape varieties
- Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero, Schiava, Bronner, Lagrein, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Sauvignon, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Blauburger
- Vigna "Kastelaz": an iconic single vineyard above Tramin, the source of the famous Gewürztraminer Vigna "Kastelaz" and of a Merlot Riserva.
- Vigna Castel Ringberg: monopole/reference site near Lake Caldaro.
- Grande Cuvée "Beyond the Clouds" as a premium label.
- Declared commitment to sustainability.
- International recognition and regular presence in specialized guides and magazines.
The story
Trained as an architect, Elena Walch raised the international profile of her family estate by modernising vineyard and cellar practices and emphasising single-vineyard expression. In recent years leadership has been progressively assumed by her daughters Julia and Karoline (fifth generation).
Production philosophy
Strongly terroir-driven approach: emphasis on single 'Vigna' sites, manual vineyard work, sustainability-oriented practices and careful cellar ageing (e.g. French barriques and extended bottle ageing).
Terroir and vineyards
Estate and vineyards located in Alto Adige/Südtirol (Termeno/Tramin, Caldaro). Calcareous and varied soils; climate combining summer warmth with cool Dolomite winds. The producer cites Vigna Castel Ringberg as a single vineyard of about 20 hectares; Vigna Kastelaz is a steep terraced site above Tramin.
Awards and recognition
The winery and individual wines regularly appear in rankings and guides: among the acknowledgements are mentions in James Suckling, Gambero Rosso, and listings in guides such as Veronelli, VITAE and Doctor Wine.
