Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $52.14Original €46.40≈ £39.20 | www.elenawalch.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Drinking Window 10–18 years
Classification Alto Adige DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Loose limestone with post-glacial sand, Granite and porphyry
Slope 63.0°
Orientation South
Oak Types French oak (Limousine and Allier)
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Fermentation lasted approximately 10 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasted 18 months in French oak barriques, almost all new, followed by about 8 months in bottle before release. Whole-grape handling uses gravity, a sensitive destemmer and rail-mounted cuvons. Grapes were entirely hand-picked. The vineyard lies at 330–380 m. The producer recommends serving at 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Ruby; sour cherry; plum; caramel; toast; velvety tannins; spice; concentrated fruit; elegant
Food Pairing Meat dishes; venison and game; mature cheeses
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.5 g/L
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Drinking Window 10–18 years
Classification Alto Adige DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Loose limestone with post-glacial sand, Granite and porphyry
Slope 63.0°
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel for primary fermentation; wooden cask for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak (Limousine and Allier)
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Stainless-steel fermentation included approximately 10 days on the skins, followed by malolactic fermentation in cask. Maturation lasted 18 months in French oak barriques, almost all new, followed by about 8 months in bottle before release. Gravity handling accommodates whole berries and whole clusters, with a sensitive destemmer and rail-mounted cuvons. Grapes were entirely hand-picked. The vineyard lies at 330–380 m.
Tasting Notes Ruby; sour cherry; plum; caramel; toast; velvety tannins; spice; concentrated fruit; elegant
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Drinking Window 10–18 years
Classification Alto Adige DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Loose limestone with sand, Granite and porphyry
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel for primary fermentation; wooden cask for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Skin fermentation lasted approximately 10 days in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation in wooden cask. Maturation lasted 18 months in French barriques, followed by extended bottle ageing of unspecified duration. Gravity handling accommodated both whole berries and whole clusters. Grapes were carefully hand-picked and selected. The vineyard lies at 330–380 m and reaches slopes of up to 63 degrees.
Tasting Notes Ruby; sour cherry; plum; caramel; toast; velvety tannins; spice; concentrated fruit; elegant
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Andreas Hofer, 1, 39040 Tramin, Alto Adige, ITALY
Phone
+39 0471860172
Email
Owner
Walch Family (Julia and Karoline Walch)