Pinot Grigio Vigna Castel Ringberg 2022 - 13,5% vol. Elena Walch Winery

Description: 
A clear straw yellow characterizes the Pinot Grigio Vigna “Castel Ringberg”. A complex variety of fruits, especially ripe pears and lime blossom, as well as spicy sage notes inform the bouquet. Structure and elegance, power and harmony dominate the palate, combined with creamy fullness and density. A single vineyard Pinot Grigio with a lot of character! 

Grape variety: 
Pinot Grigio - South Tyrol Alto Adige DOC 

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: 
Gentle pressing, followed by static clarification. A part ferments in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature (20°C). 15% of the must ferments in French oak barriques (Allier) followed by partial malolactic fermentation. The blending occurs shortly before bottling in springtime the following year. 

Food Pairing: 
It goes well and with versatility to many preparations based on vegetables and fish. The lively and well balanced acidity of the wine and the rich aromatic range make it ideal also as an aperitif. 

Serving temperature: 
12 - 14°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 5 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