Winemaker Notes
Elena Walch Pinot Bianco presents itself in clear, bright straw yellow, with fruity aromas, fresh apple notes and a touch of herbs in the bouquet. In the mouth, the wine surprises with elegant, mineral depth, lively acidity and a fresh finish.
An inviting aperitif wine and an ideal accompaniment for light dishes.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Lemon-rind, grapefruit and crushed-stone aromas here, as well as a touch of myrrh. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and clear-cut with bright acidity and a mineral finish.
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Wine Enthusiast
Floral notes waft through the glass, like a collaboration between a botanist and a perfumer. Citrus and orchard blossoms lift the aromas, while the palate is bright and tart, layered with a leesy quality and freshly cut apples. The finish is mouthwatering and impeccably balanced, where every element shines harmoniously without overshadowing another.
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Wine Spectator
A lithe and lively white, with a mineral underpinning, showing a lovely range of Gala apple, nectarine, quince blossom and green almond notes. Well-spiced finish. Drink now through 2028. 3,400 cases imported.
Elena Walch is a leading Alto Adige wine estate, in family hands, and belongs to the elite in Italian wine production, with international success. Encouraging quality and innovation, Elena Walch stood at the head of the Alto Adige quality revolution and has gained local and international esteem for her efforts.
The philosophy of the estate is dedicated to its terroir – the idea that wines must be the individual expression of their soil, climate and cultivation in the vineyard – and that this must be maintained according to principles of sustainability and passed on to the next generation.
The picturesque single estates of Castel Ringberg and Kastelaz are the heart of Elena Walch's vineyards, now working on a vineyard surface of 55ha. With sustainability being one of the core values at Elena Walch, the wines reflect the various terroirs they originate from. Finally, with the aim of making only the highest quality wines, Elena Walch has been honored with several national as well as international awards.
Approachable, aromatic and pleasantly plush on the palate, Pinot Blanc is a white grape variety most associated with the Alsace region of France. Although its heritage is Burgundian, today it is rarely found there and instead thrives throughout central Europe, namely Germany and Austria, where it is known as Weissburgunder and Alto Adige where it is called Pinot Bianco. Interestingly, Pinot Blanc was born out of a mutation of the pink-skinned Pinot Gris. Somm Secret—Chardonnay fans looking to try something new would benefit from giving Pinot Blanc a try.
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