2024 Elena Walch Selezione Alto Adige Schiava

The 2024 vintage 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, fruitforward red wine with impressive length.

About Elena Walch

Elena Walch is a 5-generation family-run estate in Alto Adige, a region in the North-East part of Italy that led the wine quality revolution in the area and has gained a prominent international reputation. An architect by trade, Elena Walch married into one of the oldest and most significant wine families of the region and brought new, modern concepts to the traditional approach. Today, the responsibility for the family business is in the hands of Elena’s daughters, Julia and Karoline. With 220 acres in cultivation, including the two top vineyards Vigna Castel Ringberg in Caldaro and Vigna Kastelaz in Tramin, Elena Walch owns the most important “protagonists” of Alto Adige winemaking.

Elena Walch is a prestigious, fifth-generation family estate nestled in Alto Adige, the northernmost wine region of Italy. Renowned for pioneering the quality revolution in the area, Elena Walch has built a remarkable international reputation for its exceptional wines.

The estate's transformative journey began when Elena Walch, an architect by profession, married into one of the region's most esteemed wine families. Bringing her modern vision and innovative approach, Elena revitalized traditional practices, setting a new standard for the estate. Today, her daughters Julia and Karoline, carry forward this legacy, overseeing the winery’s operations and continuing its evolution.

Spanning 90 hectares, Elena Walch's vineyards include the acclaimed Vigna Castel Ringberg in Caldaro and Vigna Kastelaz in Tramin, solidifying the estate's status as a leading producer in Alto Adige. The winery is celebrated for its varietal wines crafted from multiple proprietary sites, distinguished ‘Vigna’ selections from premier locations in the valley, and award-winning cuvées like the renowned Beyond the Clouds. Each bottle reflects the estate’s commitment to excellence and its rich heritage of innovation in winemaking.