ELENA WALCH Beyond The Clouds Bianco Alto Adige 2022 Bottle

Description

Elena Walch’s wines are renowned for their elegance and balance, showcasing expressive fruit flavours that reflect the unique microclimates and soils of Alto Adige. The estate emphasises sustainable farming practices and meticulous vineyard management, which results in exceptional wines appreciated by enthusiasts. The flagship wine is a Chardonnay-heavy blend, fermented in new oak and aged for 12 to 16 months, merging ripe tropical fruit aromas with a rich palate, making it a superb choice for food pairings. The 2022 vintage stands out due to warm and stable summer conditions that yielded healthy grapes. James Suckling awarded this vintage 95 points, highlighting its restrained aromas of apricots and lemon leaves, along with zesty acidity and a perfectly balanced finish, suitable for immediate enjoyment or aging.

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Elena Walch’s wines are known for their elegance and balance, showcasing expressive fruit flavours that reflect the region's unique microclimates and soils. The estate prioritises sustainable farming practices and meticulous vineyard management, ensuring the production of exceptional wines. With numerous accolades from critics, Elena Walch has become a favourite among wine enthusiasts seeking the authentic expression of Alto Adige.

Elena Walch`s flagship wine is Chardonnay-heavy blend of white varietals from a renowned winery located in Alto Adige, Italy. Fermented in new oak and aged for a further 12 to 16 months before release, this is wine that matches ripe tropical fruit aromas with a full, rich palate. A superb food wine.

The 2000 vintage saw the creation of Alto Adige's first white super cuvée, which has since won numerous awards and is now considered one of Italy's white icons, and the crowning glory of Elena Walch's wine range. This super cuvée is a selection of the best grapes from different vineyards, fermented and aged together in oak barrels.

An excellent vintage 2022 is awaiting you! As a result of the warm, stable summer, grapes of the very best health and with balanced values have reached our cellar. The 2022 wine year began with a warm spring, which led to an early start of flowering. The succeeding summer was consistently dry and warm-to-hot by the midsummer. The drought did not cause any problems, not at least thanks to our irrigation systems and smart technology. The warm summer months have resulted in extraordinarily healthy grapes of very good quality and maturity. The acidity values were somewhat lower due to the vintage, but well balanced and were supported by targeted foliage work during the summer months, and a slightly earlier harvest. The first grapes were harvested at the end of August - as always entirely by hand. Overall, the wines show complexity, great structure and very good fruit.

JAMES SUCKLING 95 points
Restrained aromas of almost unripe apricots and lemon leaves with white pepper and jasmine. Full-bodied, it shines with structure, zesty acidity and weight, showing cedar flavors and a tight, almost biting, yet balanced finish. Drink or hold.