Pinot Noir Ludwig 2020 - 14% vol. Elena Walch Winery

Description: 
The Pinot Noir "Ludwig" shows its intense brilliant ruby ​​color and an elegant concentration and refinement. The bouquet is characterized by fresh notes of cherries and red currants combined with spicy aromas with a touch of pepper and toasted notes. On the palate the wine releases all its body and elegance, with present tannins, a fruity and filigree structure and a harmonious game between delicate spicy notes and youthful, juicy freshness - with great potential and an inviting persistence. 

Grape variety: 
Pinot Noir - South Tyrol Alto Adige DOC 

Production area: 
Glen vineyards above the village of Montagna and of Montagna itself, between 550 - 600m above sea level. The vineyard faces southwest and the soil is sandy with clayey parts. The area is ideal for Pinot Noir as the sun, not too hot, comes in the afternoon. 

Vinification: 
Fermentation in steel and partly in wood with 10-day maceration on the skins and subsequent malolactic fermentation in cask. Maturation in French oak barrels for a period of 12 months. 

Food Pairing: 
It is recommended with light first and second courses.  

Serving temperature: 
16 - 18°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 8 years. 

Bottle to: 
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt. 

Allergens: 
Wine can contain sulphites. 

Producer: 
Elena Walch Estate 
Elena Walch is a leading Alto Adige wine estate, in family hands, and belongs to the elite in Italian wine production, with international success. 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. The philosophy of the estate is dedicated to its terroir – the idea that wines must be the individual expression of their soil, climate and cultivation in the vineyard – and that this must be maintained according to principles of sustainability and passed on to the next generation. The picturesque single estates of Castel Ringberg and Kastelaz are the heart of Elena Walch's vineyards, now working on a vineyard surface of 55ha. With sustainability being one of the core values at Elena Walch, the wines reflect the various terroirs they originate from. Finally, with the aim of making only the highest quality wines, Elena Walch has been honored with several national as well as international awards. 

Elena Walch 
Via Andreas Hofer 1 
IT - 39040 Termeno (BZ) 
info@elenawalch.com 
www.elenawalch.com