2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Selection of the producer's finest white grapes, predominantly Chardonnay
Drinking Window 15–18 years
Classification Alto Adige Bianco DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Dolomitic limestone rocks, Sandy soils and rock layers
Orientation Southeast-Facing
Fermentation Vessels New French oak barriques
Pressing Method All Varieties Are Crushed And Pressed Together
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The varieties are picked when Chardonnay reaches optimal maturity, then crushed, pressed and co-fermented in new French oak barriques. Part undergoes malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures for 10 months in barrique with regular lees stirring and receives at least 6 months of bottle maturation. Grapes are entirely handpicked. The producer lists 0.375, 0.75 and 1.5 L formats and recommends serving at 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Brilliant intense yellow; pineapple and other exotic fruit; white flowers, blossoms and rose petals; stone fruit; mineral and light toast notes; dense, full and structured, creamy-soft yet fresh and juicy, with discreet wood and a long finish
Food Pairing Flavorful first courses, fish, cheeses and white-meat dishes
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties White-grape blend predominantly Chardonnay; proportions vary slightly by vintage
Drinking Window 15–18 years
Classification Alto Adige Bianco DOC
Region Alto Adige
Sites Grapes from the producer's two single vineyards; individual sites are not named in this sheet
Fermentation Vessels Wood
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Harvest timing is determined by optimal Chardonnay maturity. Grapes from the two single vineyards are harvested and processed together on the same day. Following fermentation, bâtonnage is performed weekly for 3 months; the wine matures approximately 10 months in French barriques and at least 6 months in bottle. Harvesting is strictly by hand, and listed formats are 0.375, 0.75 and 1.5 L.
Tasting Notes Intense brilliant yellow; exotic fruit including pineapple; rose-petal floral notes and toast; full-bodied, structured and creamy-soft, with fresh savoriness, restrained barrique notes and a long persistent finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Selection of the finest white grapes, predominantly Chardonnay
Region Alto Adige
Fermentation Vessels New French oak barriques
Pressing Method All Varieties Are Crushed And Pressed Together
Oak Types French oak
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The varieties are picked when Chardonnay reaches optimal maturity, then crushed, pressed and co-fermented in new French oak barriques. Part undergoes malolactic fermentation, followed by 10 months in barrique and at least 6 months of bottle maturation before release. The listed bottle size is 750 ml.
Tasting Notes Deep brilliant yellow; pineapple and other exotic fruit; flowers, rose petals and light toast; dense, full and structured, creamy-soft and elegant, fresh and juicy, with subtle wood and a long finish
Food Pairing Fish, cheese, tapas and pork
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Andreas Hofer, 1, 39040 Tramin, Alto Adige, ITALY
Phone
+39 0471860172
Email
Owner
Walch Family (Julia and Karoline Walch)