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Description of the Domaine Elena Walch
Domaine Elena Walch is a visionary leader in viticulture in South Tyrol, Italy, known for its innovative and sustainable practices. Located in a unique alpine setting, the estate produces wines that reflect the region's rich and varied terroir. Under the leadership of Elena Walch, the estate is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and respect for the environment, producing wines renowned for their purity and authentic expression.
Description of the Cuvée Pinot Grigio Castel Ringberg
Elena Walch's Cuvée Pinot Grigio Castel Ringberg is the refined expression of one of South Tyrol's most popular grape varieties. Cultivated in the Castel Ringberg vineyard, benefiting from an ideal microclimate and excellent exposure, this Pinot Grigio is harvested at optimal ripeness to guarantee maximum concentration of flavors. Precisely aged, this wine captures the aromatic essence of Pinot Grigio, offering complexity, balance and elegance.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Pinot Grigio stands out for its lively and fresh aromas of white-fleshed fruits such as pear and apple, accompanied by floral nuances and a slight minerality. Touches of citrus and a slight aftertaste of almonds complete the profile, making the bouquet both attractive and complex.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Pinot Grigio
- Profile: An elegant and well-structured wine, with refreshing acidity and a nice length on the palate. Castel Ringberg Pinot Grigio is loved for its silky texture and harmonious character, which make it an excellent choice for a variety of occasions.
- Aging Potential: Although delicious when young and fresh, this wine also has the potential to gain complexity with a few years of aging, allowing its flavors to develop and flourish.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Perfect to accompany seafood dishes, fresh salads, or as an aperitif. Its freshness and liveliness also make it a great companion for spicy dishes, where it can help balance the richness of flavors.
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!