Elena Walch Sauvignon Blanc Castel Ringberg 2022

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Producer	Elena Walch
Country	Italy
Region	Alto Adige
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2022
Sku	30696
Size	750ml

 

Elena Walch is a 5-generation family-run estate in Alto Adige, a region in the North-East part of Italy, that led the wine quality revolution in the area and has gained a prominent international reputation. 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 approach. Today, the responsibility for the family business is in the hands of Elena’s daughters, Julia and Karoline. With 90 hectares of vines, including the two most representative, VIGNA Castel Ringberg in Caldaro und VIGNA Kastelaz in Tramin, Elena Walch is one of the most important producers in Alto Adige.

At 20 hectares, Vigna “Castel Ringberg” may well be the largest contiguous vineyard in Alto Adige. Named for the Renaissance castle built there by Habsburgs in 1620 and rising up from Lake Caldaro in alternating moderate and steep slopes, it is a crown jewel of the region and another monopole for Elena Walch, from where many of her award-winning, mineral-driven wines emanate. In addition to variable altitudes from 1,080 to 1,300 ft a.s.l, “Castel Ringberg” also boasts a multiplicity of soils. The higher perches, climbing into the “Mendel” ridge of the Dolomites, are of 30,000-year-old glacial Adige River gravel, while calcareous soils with morainic substrata join loose limestone in gentler lower zones. The moderating influence of the lake and the strong afternoon drying southerly wind known as “Ora” also contribute to the balanced, elegant character of the wines, from a host of native and international varieties.

Our Sauvignon stands out with its deep yellow color, accented by green hues. Its aroma is a blend of ripe gooseberries, papaya, elderberries, and subtle herb notes. The flavor profile is marked by juicy acidity, a well-structured body, and a pleasing finish.