What kind of wine is Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Elena Walch?

The Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Elena Walch is an aromatic white wine that elegantly interprets the South Tyrolean winemaking tradition. It is made from 100% Gewürztraminer grapes cultivated in the vineyards of Termeno, the historic home of this grape variety, where the sunny slopes and the temperature excursion between day and night promote the concentration of aromas and the freshness of the taste. This white wine stands out for its intensely aromatic, fresh, and delicately mineral style, characteristics that make it immediately recognizable and surprisingly versatile at the table.

Vintage details

The 2024 vintage in Alto Adige was characterized by a balanced spring and a warm but not excessive summer, with cool night temperatures that favored slow and homogeneous grape ripening. Well-distributed rainfall and constant ventilation ensured healthy bunches and concentrated aromas, resulting in a particularly fine and harmonious Gewürztraminer.

Winemaking and aging

For the Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Elena Walch, winemaking takes place in stainless steel tanks, a choice that preserves the natural aromatic notes of the grape variety intact. After a soft pressing of the grapes and controlled temperature fermentation, the wine ages for a few months on its lees, always in steel: this process helps to enhance freshness and softness without introducing the typical toasted notes of wood.

Tasting notes

The Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Elena Walch expresses itself with great sensory complexity, combining intense aromas and a balanced sip.

Color

To the eye, it presents a luminous straw yellow with golden reflections, a sign of its aromatic richness and the full maturity of the grape.

Nose

The bouquet is broad and seductive: notes of rose, lychee, and tropical fruit are recognizable, with added touches of sweet spice and citrus. It is an intense yet refined olfactory profile, embodying the typicality of South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer.

Palate

On the palate, it is soft and enveloping, with a balanced freshness and an elegant minerality that provide momentum and persistence. Its lively acidity perfectly balances the natural roundness of the sip, making every taste pleasant and never tiring.

Food pairings for Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Elena Walch

Versatile and refined, this Gewürztraminer easily accompanies various dishes. It is ideal with:

• savory appetizers and soft cheeses;
• Asian cuisine dishes, spicy but not hot;
• baked fish, shellfish, and fragrant herb risottos;
• white meats accompanied by delicate sauces.

Also excellent as an aperitif wine, for those who love intense aromas and an elegant drinkability.

Storage and aging

For those wondering how to store Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Elena Walch wine, it is important to remember that it is a delicate white, intended to be enjoyed in its youth. Store it in a cool, dark place, with a constant temperature around 12°C, and horizontally if the bottle is sealed with a cork stopper. While it can evolve positively for 2-3 years, it reaches its best within the first two years after harvest, when it fully expresses its floral fragrance and the typical freshness of South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer.