Features
Name:
Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2020
Terrain:
Terreni collinari calcarei fino a 600 metri di altitudine, con esposizione a sud-est
Winery
The winery's history began 150 years ago, already under the far-sighted banner of eco-sustainability carved from natural stone underground, it was later modernized and transformed into one of the most beautiful and tradition-rich private wineries in South Tyrol. It is here that Elena Walch wines are born, artfully created from the best grapes following a sustainable approach with full respect for nature and the environment. a leading family-owned winery in South Tyrol, a flagship of Italian wine production and internationally renowned.
A promoter of quality and innovation, Elena Walch has helped spearhead the South Tyrolean quality revolution, thus earning high local and international regard. An architect by profession, Elena Walch married the heir to one of the oldest wine families in the region, bringing with her new concepts for modernizing the traditional winery. Today, business management is placed in the hands of daughters Julia and Karoline Walch, the fifth generation of the family.
The deep conviction that the quality of wine is born in the vineyard thus brings with it a willingness to work without compromise, respecting the individual characteristics of each vineyard. With 60 hectares under cultivation, Elena Walch ranks among the most important wine personalities in South Tyrol. The wines are distinguished by character, elegance and distinct personality, combined with the highest level of professionalism in making them. The superb climatic conditions and exceptional location of the estates result in fresh, fruity white wines, as well as concentrated, smooth red wines.
Description
Questo Chardonnay della linea La Selezione, che comprende solo monovarietali nasce da vigneti situati in parcelle dal profilo collinare, che raggiungono un’altezza anche di 600 metri sul livello del mare. Un vino che gode di grande versatilità a tavola, esprime la finezza tipica dei bianchi altoatesini.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Colore giallo paglierino brillante
Bouquet fruttato intenso di frutta a polpa gialla, ananas, mela matura e delicati aromi floreali.
Al palato regala morbidezza, avvolgenza e lieve mineralità.
Storage time:
2-4 years old
Vinification
Le uve vengono pressate in maniera soffice ed il mosto subisce la chiarifica statica. Successivamente viene fermentato in serbatoi d'acciaio ad una temperatura controllata di 20°C. Il vino poi affina per alcuni mesi sui propri lieviti in contenitori inox.
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