Named for the Renaissance castle built there by Habsburgs<br />in 1620 and rising up from Lake Caldaro in alternating<br />moderate and steep slopes, the Vigna Castel Ringberg is a<br />crown jewel of the region and a monopole for Elena Walch,<br />from where many of her award-winning, mineral-driven<br />wines emanate. The term Vigna is an additional denomi-<br />nation of origin, recognizing a precisely demarcated and<br />cartographically recorded single vineyard. In addition to<br />variable altitudes from 330 to 400 meters above sea level,<br />Vigna Castel Ringberg also boasts a multiplicity of soils.<br />The higher perches, climbing into the Mendel ridge of the Dolomites, are of 30,000 year old glacial Adige<br />River gravel, while calcareous soils with morainic substrata join loose limestone in gentler lower zones. The<br />moderating influence of the lake and the strong afternoon drying southerly wind known as Ora also<br />contribute to the balanced, elegant character of the wines, from a host of native and international varieties.<br />A clear straw yellow characterizes the Pinot Grigio Vigna Castel Ringberg. A complex variety of fruits,<br />especially ripe pears and lime blossom, as well as spicy sage notes inform the bouquet. Structure and elegance,<br />power and harmony dominate the palate, combined with creamy fullness and density. A single vineyard Pinot<br />Grigio with a lot of character!<br />VINIFICATION<br />Gentle pressing, followed by static clarification. A part ferments in stainless steel tanks<br />under controlled temperature (20°C). 20% of the must ferments in French oak barrels<br />and barriques (Allier) followed by partial malolactic fermentation. The blending occurs<br />shortly before bottling in springtime the following year.<br />Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio<br /><br />
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