Winemaker Notes
The 2023 Schiava graces the eyes with its vibrant ruby hue, hinting at delicate cherry undertones. Its taste is harmonious and sophisticated, underscored by a gentle acidity and tannin that adds complexity. It culminates in an unexpected yet delightful bitter almond aftertaste. All in all, it’s a satisfyingly fruity red wine with a commendable finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of drying herbs and freshly cut grass lead the way, with tart red fruits adding brightness. The wine is lean and herbal, with an edge of slightly dried herbs as a hint of cranberry and sour cherry lingers. All culminating in a brisk finish that invites another sip.
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Wine Spectator
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. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 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.
Creating transparent, cranberry colored reds, perfumed with a hint of mint or pepper, the Schiava grape makes its home in the Alto Adige region of NE Italy. The German speakers here call it Vernatsch and it goes by the name of Trollinger in the German region of Württemberg. Schiava enjoys great popularity in Switzerland, Austria and southern Germany. Somm Secret—Schiava’s bright raspberry and pomegranate qualities make it a perfectly delightful summer red! Serve it slightly chilled.
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