Gewürztraminer Vigna Kastelaz

Elena Walch is a leading family-run winery in Alto Adige, the flagship of Italian wine production and renowned internationally. The winery, a story of innovation and sustainability that began 150 years ago, already in the far-sighted sign of eco-sustainability obtained from the natural stone subsoil, was subsequently modernized and transformed into one of the most beautiful and tradition-rich private wineries in the Alto Adige. This is where Elena Walch wines are born, artfully created from the best grapes following a sustainable approach, fully respecting nature and the environment. The considerable extension of the family-owned vineyards contributes to making the cellar one of the most productive in the entire region. The company philosophy is closely linked to its terroir: the principle is that the wines must be a unique expression of their soil, the climate and the work carried out in the vineyard, and that the vineyard must be worked according to the principles of sustainability and as such left in legacy to future generations. The profound belief that the quality of wine is born in the vineyard therefore brings with it the desire to work without compromise, respecting the individual characteristics of the individual vineyard. With 60 hectares under cultivation, among which the two vineyards VIGNA Castel Ringberg in Caldaro and VIGNA Kastelaz in Tramin stand out, Elena Walch ranks among the most important wine personalities in Alto Adige

The Gewürztraminer Vigna “Kastelaz” produced by Elena Walch’s winery uses only natural Gewürztraminer grapes, the vineyards are located on soils composed of layers of light calcareous soil, with veins of sand and rocky layers of granite and porphyry, at a height of approximately 380 meters above sea level. The vinification takes place with a soft pressing of the grains, then the must is decanted in a static way, by lowering the temperatures, the vinification of the Gewürztraminer Vigna “Kastelaz” ends with the fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature of 18°C , finally the process ends with refinement on its own yeasts.

Production area: Trentino-Alto Adige

Vintage: 2021

Alcohol: 14%

Capacity: 75 cl

Company: Elena Walch

Grape variety: Gewürztraminer

Denomination: Alto Adige DOC

Recommended pairings: Gewürztraminer Elena Walch is ideal to serve with shellfish-based dishes and grilled fish. It is above all an excellent white wine as an aperitif.