Elena Walch
Cuvee Ewa
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Traminer Aromatico, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Müller Thurgau |
| Aging | It is refined for several months on its own lees in stainless steel containers. |
- Aromatic composition: 60% Gewürztraminer, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Müller-Thurgau
- Floral aroma: hints of rose petals, aromatic herbs and mineral notes
- Fresh flavour: elegant and juicy structure, citrus notes and a persistent finish
- Vinification in steel: 6-hour maceration and fermentation at 20°C
- Versatile pairings: ideal as an aperitif, with spicy Asian cuisine, paella and white meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cuvée Ewa by Elena Walch is a still white wine with an intense straw yellow colour, enriched by golden reflections and a pleasant liveliness. It is created from a harmonious blend of Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay and Müller-Thurgau. On the nose, it opens with a delicate bouquet characterised by floral notes of rose petals, spicy herbal hints and pleasant mineral nuances. On the palate, it offers a fresh and youthful profile, revealing an elegant and juicy structure that balances citrus notes with a persistent finish. It is ideal for pairing with spicy Asian cuisine, white meats and vegetable risottos.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this wine come from the mountains surrounding Termeno and Caldaro, in Trentino-Alto Adige. The vineyards rest at an altitude between three hundred and four hundred metres, rooted in well-drained calcareous soils that ensure optimal growing conditions. The area enjoys a unique climate, where Mediterranean warmth during the day alternates with Alpine coolness in the evening. This marked temperature variation encourages aromatic development, giving the wine a clean character and perfect balance with its freshness on the palate.
How it is produced
The three grape varieties are vinified separately to enhance the characteristics of each, then combined into a refined blend in spring. After gentle pressing, only the Gewürztraminer undergoes a six-hour skin maceration, a crucial step to extract its distinctive aromatic components. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. This is followed by a period of ageing on the lees for several months, which enriches the enveloping texture of the sip and preserves the clarity of the plum and fresh hazelnut notes.
History and Curiosities
Born from the historic estate founded in 1988, Elena Walch's Cuvée Ewa is a fascinating blend that comes to life on the hills of Termeno and Caldaro. Careful vinification enhances the characteristics of each variety: the Gewürztraminer, subjected to six hours of skin maceration, harmoniously combines with Chardonnay and Müller-Thurgau. Expertly matured on its own lees in stainless steel, this wine reveals an elegant and juicy structure, offering an enveloping sip enriched by delicate floral notes of rose.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
12 - 14 °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 Cuvee Ewa |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Traminer Aromatico, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Müller Thurgau |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Elena Walch |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the historic estate founded in 1988, Elena Walch's Cuvée Ewa is a fascinating blend that comes to life on the hills of Termeno and Caldaro. Careful vinification enhances the characteristics of each variety: the Gewürztraminer, subjected to six hours of skin maceration, harmoniously combines with Chardonnay and Müller-Thurgau. Expertly matured on its own lees in stainless steel, this wine reveals an elegant and juicy structure, offering an enveloping sip enriched by delicate floral notes of rose. |
| Origin | Mountains around Tramin and Caldaro |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate with Alpine influences |
| Soil composition | Well-drained calcareous soils at medium altitude with optimal exposures |
| Fermentation temperature | 20 °C |
| Production technique | Skin maceration (6 hours) |
| Wine making | The three grape varieties are vinified separately and blended in the spring. The grapes are gently pressed; only the Gewürztraminer grapes undergo a six-hour skin maceration before processing. The must undergoes static clarification and then ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 20°C; this is followed by maturation for several months on its lees in steel containers until bottling. |
| Aging | It is refined for several months on its own lees in stainless steel containers. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| PH | 3.9 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |