Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $65.74Original €58.50≈ £49.42 | www.elenawalch.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Lagrein, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah
Drinking Window 15–20 years
Classification Vino Rosso d’Italia
Region Italy
Soil Steep limestone soils with veins of clay and sand
Elevation 350.0 meters
Orientation Southeast-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Types French oak (Limousin and Allier)
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details All varieties except the later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon are harvested on the same day and processed together. The must ferments for approximately 10 days in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation and 18 months in French-oak barriques, almost all new; the wine then matures for several months in bottle. Grapes are entirely handpicked and handled through a gravity-fed system with gentle destemming and Cuvon transport. Available formats are 0.75, 1.5, 3 and 5 L. The producer recommends serving at 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense purple-red; multilayered aromas of lightly smoky tobacco, pepper, chocolate, red berries, wild berries and dried figs; powerful yet elegant and harmonious, with integrated tannins, delicate toast, spicy fullness and a long finish.
Food Pairing A wide range of meat and game dishes
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Lagrein, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah
Drinking Window 15–20 years
Classification Vino Rosso d’Italia
Region Italy
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Types French oak (Limousin and Allier)
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details All varieties except the later-added, later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested on the same day and processed together. Fermentation took place in stainless steel with approximately 10 days of skin maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine matured for 18 months in French-oak barriques, almost all new, followed by several months of bottle maturation. Grapes were entirely handpicked and handled through a gravity-fed system capable of processing destemmed berries or whole clusters, with gentle destemming and Cuvon transport. Available formats were 0.75, 1.5, 3 and 5 L.
Tasting Notes Intense purple-red; multilayered aromas of lightly smoky tobacco, pepper, chocolate, red berries, wild berries and dried figs; powerful yet elegant and harmonious, with integrated tannins, delicate toast, spicy fullness and a long finish.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Andreas Hofer, 1, 39040 Tramin, Alto Adige, ITALY
Phone
+39 0471860172
Email
Owner
Walch Family (Julia and Karoline Walch)