Elena Walch
Schiava Alto Adige DOC
This ancient indigenous red grape variety has flourished in Alto Adige since the sixteenth century, and its cultivation is expanding steadily. Despite a significant reduction in planted acreage in recent decades, this has paradoxically led to an enhancement in the quality of Schiava wines, sparking a contemporary renaissance for this esteemed grape. In the case of Elena Walch, this is no exception as this wine delivers beautiful floral tones and balance that takes you right to the heart of their mountain estate.
Calcareous soils at medium altitude, where the grapes can benefit most from the Mediterranean climate with warm summer days combined with cool mountain nights.
- Region
- Alto Adige
- Appellation
- Alto Adige DOC
- Varietal Composition
- Schiava
- Aging
- Matured in traditional large oak casks.
- Alcohol
- 13%
The Schiava presents a vibrant ruby hue and subtle cherry aromas on the nose. On the palate, it offers a harmonious and elegant profile, highlighted by naturally mild acidity and fine tannins, complemented by a gentle hint of bitter almond on the finish. This is an elegant, fruit-
forward red wine with impressive length.
Wine Spectator
90 Points
2023
"This juicy, light-bodied red waltzes across the palate, displaying flavors of wild cherry, mulberry and plum skin. Bright and integrated, with pretty aromatics of mountain herbs, lavender, anise and sweet smoke accenting the core of fruit and lingering on the finish."
— Alison Napjus, 2024
Elena Walch
Schiava Alto Adige DOC
Introducing Elena Walch Schiava Alto Adige
