Elena Walch
Alto Adige Lagrein 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Lagrein |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation in French and Slavonian oak barrels (70 and 22 hl), maturation for several months in large oak/wooden casks. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Lagrein, Alto Adige DOC, a still red wine with a bold character
- Aromatic profile: notes of cocoa, wild berries, cherry and light spices
- Vinification: slow fermentation in stainless steel with ten days of maceration
- Ageing in oak: malolactic fermentation and maturation in large French and Slavonian oak barrels
- Pairings and serving: ideal with red meats and game; serve at 16–18°C after one hour of decanting
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Lagrein by Elena Walch is a still red wine, an authentic expression of Alto Adige, made exclusively from Lagrein grapes. In the glass, it displays an intense garnet colour and stands out for its full and robust profile, balanced by persistent freshness and a pleasant tannic structure. The aromatic profile offers an enveloping sip with notes of cocoa, wild berries and hints of cherry. A spicy texture accompanies the palate towards a concentrated finish, ideal for dishes with intense flavours, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Alto Adige, a region naturally suited to viticulture. The vineyards are situated on slopes with south-east and south-west exposure, ensuring the ideal ripening of the grapes. The composition of the limestone soils, enriched by deep veins of clay and sand, sharply defines the flavour profile. This specific geological matrix encourages the development of a pronounced tannic texture and balanced acidity, allowing the native grape variety to express all its fruity potential while maintaining a marked pleasantness on the palate.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest and selection of the grape bunches. Vinification continues with a slow fermentation in stainless steel, where a ten-day maceration on the skins ensures optimal colour extraction. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in French and Slavonian oak, continuing its maturation for several months in large oak barrels. This careful passage in wood smooths the structure and integrates the aromas, delivering a harmonious tasting experience in which concentrated fruitiness combines with inviting drinkability.
History and Curiosities
Elena Walch is a historic estate in South Tyrol managed by several generations. The winery stands out for its commitment to sustainability and ecological practices, enhancing the richness of the soil, biodiversity, and continuous innovation to protect the environment for future generations. Among the interesting facts related to this wine is its history of accolades, having received 90 points from Wine Spectator for the 2022 and 2023 vintages and recognition from James Suckling in 2020.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1988
- Oenologist: Stefano Bolognani
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 90
Encouraging quality and innovation, Elena Walch stood at the head of the Alto Adige quality revolution and has gained local and international esteem for her efforts. 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 establishment. Now, the responsibility for the family business is being put into the hands of the daughters, Julia and Karoline Walch, already the fifth generation. Read more
| Name | Elena Walch Alto Adige Lagrein 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Elena Walch |
| Story | History and Curiosities Elena Walch is a historic estate in South Tyrol managed by several generations. The winery stands out for its commitment to sustainability and ecological practices, enhancing the richness of the soil, biodiversity, and continuous innovation to protect the environment for future generations. Among the interesting facts related to this wine is its history of accolades, having received 90 points from Wine Spectator for the 2022 and 2023 vintages and recognition from James Suckling in 2020. |
| Origin | Alto Adige (South Tyrol), Italy |
| Climate | Exposure: South-East and South-West. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soils with layers of clay and sand at depth |
| Harvest | ed strictly by hand. |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Slow fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 10 days; malolactic fermentation and ageing in large oak barrels |
| Wine making | Long contact with the skins for 10 days; slow fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation in French and Slavonian oak barrels (70 and 22 hl); ageing for several months in large oak/wood barrels. |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation in French and Slavonian oak barrels (70 and 22 hl), maturation for several months in large oak/wooden casks. |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |