Stoan is a unique wine that reflects the richness and potential of our terroir. A lively blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Blanc and Gewürztraminer, the brainchild of our<br />winemaker.<br /><br /><br />Description of the vintage: After a dry winter and an initially cold March, above-average spring temperatures favoured early budding and early flowering. From mid-May to<br />early June the weather was mainly rainy and wet. In the later maturation phase, rainfall was normal, with few heat peaks and concomitant short dry periods. Throughout the<br />summer the nights were characterised by pleasant coolness. Harvesting began in early September and until mid-October was interrupted repeatedly by single days of rain,<br />fortunately alternating with prolonged periods of sunshine. The white wines are fresh, with an intense olfactory profile. The red wines, with great finesse and elegance,<br />indicate great ageing potential.<br />Grape variety: Chardonnay 65%, Sauvignon 20%, Pinot Blanc 10%, Gewürztraminer 5%.<br />Yield: 45 hl/ha<br />Altitude: from 400, more from 500 - 600 metres<br />Exposure: south-east 90%, south 10%.<br />Harvest: end of September - mid-October<br />Bottles produced: about 48,000, 760 magnums and some large sizes<br />Soil: calcareous gravel mixed with clay<br />Age of vines: 10 - 40 years<br />Climate: wide temperature range due to hot days influenced by the Mediterranean climate and cold nights with very fresh winds coming from the mountains<br /><br />Vinification: the grapes are harvested entirely by hand and placed in small containers that keep them intact; immediate pressing; slow fermentation at a controlled<br />temperature (18°-20°) in wooden barrels (30-40 hl), in which malolactic fermentation also takes place; racking of the must by natural sedimentation.<br /><br />AGING: Refining in large wooden barrels (30-40 hl), always in contact with the yeasts until the end of August. After bottling, the wine is left in the bottle for a minimum of 3<br />months for further ageing, bringing the total ageing period to a minimum of 14 months.<br />to a minimum of 14 months.<br /><br />Alcohol content: 13,5 % vol.<br />Total acidity: 5,9 g/l<br />Residual sugars: 1.8 g/l<br />

Gewürztraminer Vigna 'Kastelaz' 2020<br /><br />The Vigna 'Kastelaz' is a unique steep slope directly above the wine village of Tramin and is one of the exclusive southern vineyards of South Tyrol. A 'Vigna' is an<br />additional designation of origin; the term stands for a precisely delineated and mapped vineyard. Due to its extreme slope of up to 63 degrees, the Vigna 'Kastelaz' is<br />elaborately laid out in narrow terraces. Moreover, it is entirely south-facing - a rarity in South Tyrol. Kastelaz is a side fan of postglacial origin and consists of a layered<br />structure of loose limestone soils interspersed with sand and hard rock such as granite and porphyry. The microclimatic conditions of the Vigna 'Kastelaz' are also rich in<br />contrasts: during the day the vines can benefit from the warm, extremely sunny southern exposure, while from late afternoon a strong wind and later the fresh evening<br />mountain air provide cool temperatures. Here, between 330 and 380 metres above sea level and with extremely low vine yields, some of Elena Walch's absolute top wines<br />are produced.<br /><br />'The Gewürztraminer Vigna 'Kastelaz' has long been one of the most famous Gewürztraminers on the international scene. It presents itself with a rich, golden yellow colour<br />and a beguilingly complex bouquet: elegant and mineral, with aromas of roses and lychee as well as some acacia honey in the background. The wine is also convincing and<br />complex on the palate: with an elegant structure, stimulating acidity, harmonious, spicy freshness and a delicate, juicy finish. A wine with a lot of finesse and character!'<br /><br />LESE 2020<br />Spring 2020, with its beautiful weather and warm temperatures, spring flowers in the garden and thick blanket of fresh snow on the mountains, led to the relatively early<br />development of the vines, which settled down again with the cooler temperatures in June. After a warm midsummer, the harvest started in the first days of September. The<br />autumn was characterised by warm days and cool nights, but also by some freak weather, whereby the careful cultivation of the vineyards in early summer was noticeable.<br />The 2020 vintage resulted in wines of great South Tyrolean typicity: The young white wines stand out with fresh liveliness and clear aromatic expression, the red wines show<br />very good structure and straight, fine fruit.<br />VINIFICATION Before pressing, the grapes are left to macerate for about 6 hours. Gentle pressing and static pre-clarification of the must by cooling. Fermentation in steel<br />tank at controlled temperature of 18°C, long contact with yeast after fermentation.<br /><br />Grape variety: 100% Gewürztraminer<br />Alcohol: 14,00% Vol<br />Denomination: South Tyrol DOC<br />Residual sugar: 7,8 g/L<br />Total acidity: 5,5 g/L<br />Shelf life: 3-8 years<br />

Growing region<br />The best grapes of this variety come from the growing areas of Girlan, Montiggl and Eppan Berg at 500 m above sea level. The different combinations of the growing soils -<br />clay, lime and gravel - give the wine a unique character.<br /><br />Vinification and ageing<br />The grapes are harvested by hand and delivered in small containers. After a short maceration and gentle whole bunch pressing, the must is clarified from the lees by natural<br />sedimentation. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. The wine is matured for 8 months<br />in stainless steel tanks and large wooden barrels without biological acid degradation on the fine lees.<br /><br />Wine portrait<br />The Sauvignon variety has been cultivated in South Tyrol for more than a century. for more than a century. The intense aroma of citrus and elder blossom as well as the<br />freshness and liveliness in the mouth are typical for this wine. The minerality and the fresh acidity characterise the aromas. It goes well with fish dishes, seafood, asparagus<br />and white meat.<br />Growing region Girlan, Montiggl, Eppan Berg<br />Grape variety Sauvignon<br />Serving temperature (°C) 10-12<br />Yield (hl/ha) 46<br />Alcohol (vol%) 14,5<br />Total acidity (g/l) 6,55<br />Residual sugar (g/l) 0,1<br />Shelf life (years) 8<br />* Depending on the vintage, the analytical values may vary slightly.<br />

Classification<br /><br />South Tyrol DOC<br />Growing region<br /><br />For this wine we select the best Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon grapes, which grow in Girlan in the Überetsch region at an altitude of between 450 and 500m above<br />sea level. All vines are at least 15 years old and are raised using the Guyot system. The soil in this growing area is particularly rich in minerals formed by sediments from<br />the glacial period.<br />Vinification and ageing<br /><br />The grapes are harvested by hand and delivered in small containers. After subsequent whole bunch pressing, the must is clarified from the lees by natural sedimentation.<br />Fermentation takes place separately for each variety in French oak barrels of 12 and 15 hl. In the case of Chardonnay, the fermentation is followed by malolactic<br />fermentation. The subsequent maturation on the fine lees lasts 10 months. Afterwards the wine is cuvèetiert, bottled and stores as Riserva for further 9 months on the bottle.<br />Wine portrait<br /><br />This wine expresses intense, clean and fresh aromas with personality. The structure is excellent and the finish on the palate is particularly spicy and mineral.<br /><br />Growing region: Girlan<br />Grape variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon<br />Serving temperature (°C): 12-14°.<br />Yield (hl/ha): 46<br />Alcohol (vol%): 14,0<br />Total acidity (g/l): 6,33<br />Residual sugar (g/l): 0,6<br />Shelf life (years): 10<br />

<br />Nussbaumer<br />SELECTION<br /><br />Italy's most awarded Gewürztraminer epitomises the elegance and aromatics of this ancient grape variety.<br />' The only Gewürztraminers that can compete with those from Alsace are those from South Tyrol, and of those, Nussbaumer is the best.'<br /><br />Grape variety: Gewürztraminer<br />Yield: 45 hl/ha<br />Altitude: 350 -550 m<br />Exposure: south-east 70%, south 30%.<br />Harvest: End of October<br />Soil: Calcareous gravel with clay soil, subsoil rocks of porphyry<br />Age of the vines: End of September - end of October<br />Climate: extreme interplay between sunny days dominated by the Mediterranean climate and night hours dominated by cold downdrafts from the surrounding mountains<br />Serving temperature: 12-14° C<br />Residual sugar: 7,5 g/l<br />Total acidity: 5,0 g/l<br />Alcohol: 15 % vol<br />Shelf life: 7 - 15 years<br />

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Gewürztraminer<br />Sanct Valentin<br /><br />Gewürztraminer is certainly one of the most impressive and fascinating grape varieties in the world. Since 1986, it has been one of the flagships of this prestigious line with<br />its aromatic autochthonous grapes. The Gewürztraminer Sanct Valentin is characterised by its intense and complex bouquet as well as its intense fruit and spice notes on<br />the nose and on the palate. A pleasurable wine that still gives great drinking pleasure even after many years.<br />Eye: golden yellow<br />Nose: wide aroma potpourri from rose scent, exotic fruit to oriental spices.<br />Taste: powerful, complex, discreet residual sweetness<br />Variety description: Gewürztraminer<br />Growing region: Site: Selected sites in Kurtatsch, Kaltern and Eppan (300-500m)<br />Exposure: Southeast<br />Soils: loamy limestone gravel soils<br />Method of cultivation: Guyot<br />Age of vines: 5 to 35 years<br />Harvest: End of September to beginning of October; harvest and grape selection by hand.<br />Vinification: Maceration of the grapes followed by gentle pressing. Fermentation and ageing in steel tanks.<br />Yield: 45 hl/ha<br />Wine data:<br />Alcohol content: 14,5<br />Residual sugar: 5,9 gr/lt<br />Acidity: 4,6 gr/lt<br />Drinking temperature: 8-10° C<br />Ageing/potential: 10 years and more<br />Recommended consumption: Excellent with spicy dishes such as foie gras and strong cheeses as well as with spicy herbs, kitchen herbs but also with risotto with seafood<br />or the South Tyrolean speciality 'Kloaznravioli with grey cheese'.<br />

Veltliner<br />The Veltliner impresses with its intense bouquet and its freshness. Typical are aromas<br />of marzipan, white pepper and tobacco. Outstanding is the intense nose and the<br />taste of citrus and fruit (peach).<br />It goes well with soft cheese, fish starters, fricassee of white fish, boiled or grilled fish.<br /><br />Grape variety: Grüner Veltliner<br />Altitude: 700 m.<br />Orientation: South<br />Soil type: Gravelly moraine soil<br />Method of cultivation: Guyot<br />Vines/ha: 7500<br />Yield per ha: 50 hl<br />Harvest time: Mid-September<br />Fermenter: Stainless steel<br />Fermentation temperature: 22<br />Vinification: 6 hours maceration; 6 months on lees<br /><br />Analytical data<br />Alcohol content: 13,5<br />Acidity: 5,9g/l<br />Residual sugar: 2,5 g/l<br />

Grape variety: Riesling<br /><br />Sea level: 700 m.<br />Orientation: South<br />Soil type: Gravelly moraine soil<br />Method of cultivation: Guyot<br />Vines/ha: 7500<br />Yield per ha: 50 hl<br />Harvest time: Mid-October<br />Fermenter: Stainless steel<br />Analytical data<br />Alcohol content: 12,8%<br />Acidity: 6,7 g/l<br />Residual sugar: 6 g/l<br />Colour: light straw yellow, lively and crystal clear<br />Aroma: delicately fruity, of apricot, mirabelle, meadow flowers, citrus fruits<br />slightly aromatic<br />Taste: fresh mineral, grippy ripe acidity rounded off by pleasant sweetness.<br />Balanced body and juicy length in the finish.<br />Recommended as an aperitif, with seafood and lobster<br />

<br />Unterebner<br />SELECTION<br /><br />Unterebner Pinot Grigio has stood for our winery's pursuit of top quality since 1989. This wine reveals the surprising finesse and elegance of this grape variety and gives it an<br />alpine touch, away from fashions and trends.<br />'Unterebner goes much further and deeper than a conventional Pinot Grigio, it offers far more complexity than you can imagine from this grape variety!'<br /><br />Grape variety: Ruländer (Pinot Grigio)<br />Yield: 50 hl/hectare<br />Altitude: 400 - 600 m<br />Exposure: south-east 85%, south 15%.<br />Harvest: Mid-September<br />Soil: calcareous gravel with clay soil, porphyry rocks in the subsoil<br />Age of the vines: 10 - 30 years<br />Climate: extreme interplay between sunny days dominated by the Mediterranean climate and night hours dominated by cold downdrafts from the surrounding mountains.<br /><br />Serving temperature: 12-14° C<br />Residual sugar: 3,1 g/l<br />Total acidity: 5.5 g/l<br />Alcohol: 14,5 % vol<br />Shelf life: 07 - 10 years<br />

The name Arenis is derived from the Ital. 'arenaria rossa', meaning 'red sandstone'.<br /><br />This rock gives the east-facing sand and clay soils their striking colour. The vineyards between 300 and 400 metres above sea level in the South Tyrolean Unterland are not<br />only considered an ideal terroir but also the home of the Gewürztraminer, which is very demanding in terms of location. Due to the greatly reduced vine yield, the Arenis<br />shows a very complex bouquet: roses, lychee, jasmine and exotic spices. A pronounced mineral nerve gives the full-bodied wine a lingering freshness. Arenis is expressive,<br />yet easy to drink and balances perfectly between intensity and elegance.<br /><br />Grape variety: Gewürztraminer<br />Production zone: 300-400 m a.s.l., east, sandy and loamy soils with red sandstone, clay minerals and oxides<br />Vinification: Cold maceration in the press, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel followed by ageing on fine yeast<br />Alcohol: 14.5 % vol.<br />Total acidity: 5.1 g/l<br />Residual sugar: 4,8 g/l<br />Yield per hectare: 60 hl<br />Optimal drinking maturity: 2-5 years<br />Method of cultivation: sustainable<br />

Réserve della Contessa - the feminine wine.<br /><br />Its secret is fineness and elegance, one almost wants to say noblesse. A white wine of delicate colour and delicate aromas, as if made to accompany festive hours.<br /><br />Grape varieties: Pinot Blanc 60 %, Chardonnay 30 %, Sauvignon Blanc 10 % (Terlaner).<br />Colour: strong yellow with greenish reflections.<br />Aroma and taste: fresh scent of apples, apricots and a hint of sage. Dense and elegant, with a lot of melting, long lasting.<br />Site and soil: Two thirds of the grapes come from Lieben Aich in Terlan and one third from Campan in Kaltern. In Terlan Lieben Aich we have a warm west-facing slope at<br />300 m above sea level, with water-permeable, sandy loam soil on porphyry weathered rock. Kaltern Campan is a cool, east-facing slope at 500 m above sea level. The soil is<br />a strong loamy limestone soil with rock deposits from ice-age glaciers.<br />Vinification: The destemmed grapes remained in the press for six hours for maceration to extract aroma and structure from the skins. Fermentation took place in wooden<br />barrels, partly spontaneously, with the grape's own yeasts. During the six months of ageing on the fine lees, the aroma and flavour were refined.<br />Serving temperature: 10 - 12 °C.<br />Goes well with: starters, fish and white meat.<br />