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Description of the Domaine Elena Walch
Domaine Elena Walch, located in South Tyrol, is a reference in innovative and sustainable viticulture in Italy. A pioneer in the wine industry, Elena Walch transformed the family estate into a house respected for its elegant wines and commitment to the environment. The estate cultivates a variety of indigenous and international grape varieties, producing wines that are a true mirror of their unique mountain terroir.
Description of the Cuvée Kalterersee Classico Superiore Per Sé
Elena Walch's Cuvée Kalterersee Classico Superiore Per Sé is a distinctive red wine produced from the Schiava grape variety, traditionally grown in South Tyrol. This special cuvée comes from the best plots, reflecting a commitment to excellence and a pure expression of the grape variety. Carefully aged, it combines modern and traditional techniques to capture the essence of Schiava, with a finesse and structure that is rarely achieved in this style of wine.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Kalterersee Classico Superiore Per Sé exudes delicate aromas of cherries, raspberries and almonds, with subtle floral notes of violet. The lightness of Schiava is complemented by touches of sweet spices and a slight woodiness, which add complexity without masking the fruitiness of the wine.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Schiava
- Profile: A light to medium red wine with soft tannins and well-integrated acidity, perfect for young tasting. Kalterersee Classico Superiore Per Sé is appreciated for its approachability, drinkability and natural elegance.
- Aging Potential: Although typically consumed in its youth to benefit from its fruity freshness, this wine has the potential to develop rounder and more complex notes with a few years of aging.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Ideal to accompany light dishes such as summer salads, light pasta dishes or white meats. The finesse of Kalterersee Classico Superiore Per Sé also makes it an excellent companion for delicate starters or as a reception wine.
The little history of the country
Italy
Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!