Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC - Elena Walch 2024

Name: Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC - Elena Walch
Brand: Elena Walch
SKU: GIU-7958
Price: 17.84 EUR
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100% Chardonnay · Alto Adige DOC · 75 cl · 2024

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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
Residual sugars	0.5 g/L
Region	Alto Adige (South Tyrol)
Production area	Vineyards in southern Alto Adige, SE exposure, up to 600 m
Country	Italy
Type	White wine
Aging	3-5 years
Type of cask	Stainless steel tanks
Color	Brilliant straw yellow
Serving temperature	12-14 °C
Recommended consumption	Consume within 3-5 years
Pairing	Aperitif, pasta, fish dishes (especially freshwater fish)

Descrizione

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.

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.