Elena Walch
Alto Adige Pinot Bianco 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Aging | Ageing for a few months on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks. |
- Type and grapes: Still white wine Alto Adige DOC, 100% Pinot Bianco, 2025 vintage
- Aroma: Notes of apple and yellow-fleshed fruit, hints of wild flowers and a delicate herbaceous touch
- Flavour: Dry, structured and elegant; distinct minerality and lively acidity, fresh finish
- Winemaking: Manual harvesting, fermentation at 20 °C and ageing in stainless steel on the lees
- Terroir and serving: From slopes up to 900m; serve at 12-14 °C, ideal as an aperitif
Description
What type of wine it is
Pinot Bianco Elena Walch is a still white wine from the Alto Adige appellation made from Pinot Bianco grapes, fermented and aged in stainless steel. To the eye, it is straw yellow with greenish highlights, while on the nose it offers notes of apple, yellow fruit and a slight herbaceous hint. On the palate, it expresses an elegant fullness balanced by distinct mineral notes and vibrant acidity, delivering a persistent freshness.
Where it comes from
Pinot Bianco is grown along the steep slopes of Alto Adige, in a context characterised by a unique microclimate. The vineyards stretch from the milder valley floors up to higher mountain altitudes, where cool alpine currents balance the sun exposure of summer days. The vines are rooted in limestone and porphyry soils, a light geological composition that gives the wine a clear mineral imprint. The suitability of these soils, combined with the purity of the mountain climate, favours the ripening of clusters capable of maintaining an extraordinary aromatic tension.
How it is produced
Production begins with a meticulous hand-picking of the clusters. Soft pressing and static clarification of the must follow, fundamental stages to preserve the aromatic integrity of the raw material. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, a technical choice aimed at enhancing the freshness and primary fruity notes of the Pinot Bianco. The process concludes with careful ageing on the lees in the same steel tanks. This time on the fine lees enriches the structure and bestows a delicate softness, while maintaining a dry and high-precision finish.
History and Trivia
Founded in 1988, the renowned Elena Walch winery represents the excellence of Alto Adige, harmoniously combining tradition and innovation. Today led by the fifth generation, Julia and Karoline, together with oenologist Stefano Bolognani, the estate makes the most of an extraordinary terroir. This elegant Pinot Bianco originates from steep high-altitude vineyards situated on limestone and porphyritic soils, capable of infusing the glass with a vibrant minerality. Enhanced by the historic grapes of Altenburg, it boasts prestigious and long-standing international recognition.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- 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 Pinot Bianco 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Elena Walch |
| Story | History and Trivia Founded in 1988, the renowned Elena Walch winery represents the excellence of Alto Adige, harmoniously combining tradition and innovation. Today led by the fifth generation, Julia and Karoline, together with oenologist Stefano Bolognani, the estate makes the most of an extraordinary terroir. This elegant Pinot Bianco originates from steep high-altitude vineyards situated on limestone and porphyritic soils, capable of infusing the glass with a vibrant minerality. Enhanced by the historic grapes of Altenburg, it boasts prestigious and long-standing international recognition. |
| Origin | South Tyrol, Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy |
| Climate | Warm and sunny Mediterranean summer days with fresh mountain air; a synergy between high-altitude vineyards at up to 900 m and warmer areas at approximately 250 m. |
| Soil composition | Light soils with calcareous and porphyritic textures. |
| Fermentation temperature | 20 degrees Celsius |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; soft pressing; static clarification of the must; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (20 °C); ageing for a few months on the fine lees in stainless steel. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting with careful selection of the bunches; soft pressing; static clarification of the must; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (20 °C); ageing for several months on fine lees in stainless steel. |
| Aging | Ageing for a few months on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks. |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |