Elena Walch Chardonnay “Castel Ringberg” Chardonnay Riserva DOC Alto Adige 2021 750 mL

Elena Walch is considered a pioneer in Alto Adige, not only for the fact that she was one of the most important female winemakers in Italy, but also for introducing innovation into the region. Marrying into the Walch family she gained access to some of the best parcels of fruit, and subsequently sought to improve production from soil to bottle.

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.

"Brilliant golden yellow with a flint core. Pronounced on the nose, vanilla, a hint of nutmeg, with plenty of ripe yellow stone fruit underneath. Very juicy on the palate, harmonious, mineral and delicately bitter on the long finish. – Othmar Kiem & Simon Staffler, Falstaff, 93 points