Pinot Nero Alto Adige DOC - Elena Walch 2024

Name: Pinot Nero Alto Adige DOC - Elena Walch
Brand: Elena Walch
SKU: GIU-6506
Price: 27.59 EUR
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100% Pinot Noir · Pinot Noir Alto Adige DOC - Elena Walch · 75 cl · 2024

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Producer	Elena Walch
Name	Pinot Noir Alto Adige DOC - Elena Walch
Variety	100% Pinot Noir
Vintage	2024
Gradation	13.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits (cherry, raspberry), spicy notes, white pepper
Vinification method	Traditional temperature-controlled fermentation ~10 days; malo; ageing partly in 22hl oak
Region	Alto Adige
Production area	Vineyards 400–950 m; limestone and porphyry soils; SE/SW
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	5–7 years
Type of cask	Large oak barrels 22 hl and stainless steel tanks
Color	Clear, fresh ruby red
Pairing	First courses and light main courses

Descrizione

The Pinot Nero Alto Adige DOC from Elena Walch shows a restrained, refined profile typical of the Alto Adige region. In the glass it displays a light ruby color; on the nose there are notes of red fruits — cherry and raspberry — accompanied by floral hints and a subtle earthy and spicy backdrop. On the palate it is medium-bodied, supported by fresh acidity and soft tannins that give it smoothness and grace without excess extraction or power.

It is a versatile wine, suitable with white meats, not too fatty cured meats, mushrooms and fresh or medium-aged cheeses. It also lends itself to being enjoyed on its own as a wine for conversation. Recommended serving temperature around 14–16 °C, in wide glasses that enhance the aromas. For those wishing to keep it for a few years, monitor cellar conditions: the wine maintains balance and freshness if stored appropriately.

The winery

Elena Walch – Winery in Alto Adige / Südtirol (Trentino‑Alto Adige)

Discover the story and wines of Elena Walch.

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).

Region: Alto Adige / Südtirol (Trentino‑Alto Adige)

Country: Italy

Grapes: 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.

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Winery history

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 recognitions

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.