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

The Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC 2024 - Elena Walch is a dry white wine born in the heart of South Tyrol, among sunny slopes and high-altitude vineyards that give the grapes an extraordinary freshness. Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, this wine represents one of the most authentic examples of the South Tyrolean style: elegant, aromatic, and mineral.

The alpine climate and strong temperature fluctuations promote the development of intense aromas and a distinct natural acidity, making it a lively white wine with an energetic yet always balanced character. It is a clear and refined expression of the territory, in perfect Elena Walch style.

Vintage details

The 2024 vintage in South Tyrol was characterized by a mild winter and a regular spring, followed by a warm but never excessive summer. The cool nights at the end of the season allowed the grapes to maintain a high aromatic component and perfect acidic ripeness. The result is a particularly vibrant vintage Sauvignon, with clean aromas and an impeccable balance between freshness and structure.

Winemaking and aging

The Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC 2024 - Elena Walch is vinified with great care to preserve its varietal fragrance. After a soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, a technique that allows the primary aromas of Sauvignon Blanc to be kept intact. The wine then ages for several months, also in steel, without any wood aging, in order to maintain its fresh, direct, and mineral character.

Tasting Notes

A white wine with a crystalline personality, striking for its balance and pleasantness.

Colour

Visually, it presents a brilliant straw yellow with subtle greenish reflections, a sign of its youth and vitality.

Nose

The bouquet is aromatic and captivating: notes of tropical fruit and citrus emerge, nuances of elderflower, and a delicate vegetal trace reminiscent of green bell pepper and nettle, typical of the grape variety. The complexity is clean and precise, without excess.

Palate

On the palate, it is fresh, mineral, and lively. The crisp acidity perfectly balances the softness, while the finish is long and savory, with pleasant citrus sensations that invite another sip.

What dishes to pair with Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC 2024 - Elena Walch

This Sauvignon is an ideal companion for many gastronomic occasions. Perfect as an aperitif or to accompany light dishes, it finds its maximum expression with:

• vegetable and fresh cheese appetizers
• fish, shellfish, and seafood dishes
• vegetarian cuisine and herb risottos
• delicately spiced Asian cuisine

Its versatility makes it a white wine suitable for both a summer lunch and a refined dinner, always maintaining an excellent balance between taste and freshness.

Storage and aging – how to store Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC 2024 - Elena Walch wine

Given its fresh and aromatic nature, the Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC 2024 - Elena Walch is a wine to be enjoyed young, ideally within 2-3 years of the vintage. Stored in a cool, dark place, with the bottle in a horizontal position and at a constant temperature, it retains its aromas and fragrance. It is a white wine that invites appreciation in its immediacy, when aromatic vivacity and freshness reach their maximum expression.