Chardonnay Riserva Vigna Castel Ringberg 2021 - 14% vol. Elena Walch Winery

Description: 
The Chardonnay Riserva Vigna “Castel Ringberg” presents a fresh golden yellow color and a bouquet characterized by a variety of aromas dense and complex with exotic fruits, including papaya, spicy with roasted almonds, and a hint of dandelion honey. On the palate, the wine impresses with a unique play of freshness and power, an elegant structure, a juicy, mineral vein paired with creamy body and harmonious balance, as well as a long, refreshing finish. 

Grape variety: 
Chardonnay - South Tyrol Alto Adige DOC Riserva 

Production area: 
Cru vineyard in the hills overlooking Lake Caldaro, in the "Castel Ringberg" estate, in the municipality of Kaltern/Caldaro between 330 and 400 meters above sea level, facing south-east. Vigna “Castel Ringberg” also boasts a multiplicity of soils: the higher perches, climbing into the “Mendel” ridge of the Dolomites, are of 30,000 year old glacial Adige River gravel, while calcareous soils with morainic substrata join loose limestone in gentler lower zones. The moderating influence of the lake and the strong afternoon drying southerly wind known as “Ora” also contribute to the balanced, elegant character of the wines. 

Vinification: 
The grapes get picked at optimum maturity and are crushed and pressed immediately. Fermentation takes place in French oak barriques with partial malolactic fermentation. Once the fermentation process is completed, the lees are subjected to battonage once a week for 6 months. The wine matures for 10 months in barriques on the fine lees. The wine is bottle-aged for several months before being released. 

Food pairing: 
Ideal accompaniment to white meats, smoked salmon and exquisite mushroom dishes. 

Serving temperature: 
12 - 14°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