Elena Walch
Aton Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige DOC
Produced in limited quantities, only 3,395 bottles of Elena Walch’s highest expression of Pinot Noir, “Aton,” are available. Named after the ancient Egyptian sun god who was symbolized by a sun disk, Aton represents the source of light and life.
“Aton” Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige DOC comes from top grapes grown at 1,250-2,000ft a.s.l. The 61-year-old vines with low yields are in Glen and Barleith, benefiting from clay and limestone soils with marl. Higher altitudes provide more light, sunshine, and freshness. The result is an elegant Pinot Noir with a fresh, expressive presence, thanks to long sunshine hours and large temperature differences.
- Region
- Alto Adige
- Appellation
- Alto Adige DOC
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 12 months in medium-toast French oak barriques and 12 additional months in steel.
- Alcohol
- 14%
The “Aton” Pinot Noir is a ruby-red wine of timeless finesse, with aromas of black berries, licorice, and subtle smoky notes. Dense yet elegant, it shows black-fruit intensity, minerality, fresh tannins, and a long, spicy finish.
Vinous
92 Points
2020
"Opens with a smoky mix of crushed raspberries, rose petals and sage. It displays silken textures and masses of ripe wild berry fruit that flow beneath an air of violet inner florals as a sour citrus twang adds tension. Chewy and long, the 2020 tapers off structured, with a lasting licorice note."
— Erin Brooks, 2025
James Suckling
92 Points
2020
"A rich style, showing ripe red cherries, camphor and lifted notes with fresh flowers. Full-bodied, it has velvety tannins, fruit ripeness with an almost jammy flavor and a tight, savory finish with a lot of graphite."
— 2025
