Pinot Grigio DOC 2024 Castel Ringberg Elena Walch 750ml

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