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Elena Walch 2019 “Aton” Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige DOC
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$279.99
| Elena Walch is a pioneering, family-run winery in Alto Adige, Italy, known for its elegant, terroir-driven wines. Founded in 1869 and revitalized by architect-turned-winemaker Elena Walch in the late 1980s, the estate emphasizes sustainability and innovation. Its flagship vineyards, Vigna Kastelaz and Vigna Castel Ringberg, produce acclaimed whites and reds. Key Wine Details: • Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir – estate sourced • Region: Alto Adige • Appellation: Alto Adige DOC • Aging: The wine was then aged for 12 months in medium-toasted French oak barriques and 12 additional months in steel • Alcohol: 13.5% abv • 93 Points James Suckling The Elena Walch 2019 “Aton” Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige DOC is a masterful expression of elegance and depth, crafted from select high-altitude vineyards between 400 and 600 meters above sea level in Glen and Barleith. This limited-production wine (approximately 3,000 bottles) showcases a deep ruby hue and a refined bouquet of blackberries, licorice, and delicate smoky undertones. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of dense fruit, minerality, and fresh, fine tannins, culminating in a long, spicy finish. Aged for 12 months in medium-toast French oak barriques followed by 12 months in steel, and bottled unfiltered, “Aton” embodies the finesse and complexity characteristic of exceptional Pinot Noir. |
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