Selezione Lagrein Alto Adige DOC - Elena Walch

Selezione Lagrein Alto Adige DOC - Elena WalchIn the glass, Elena Walch's Selezione Lagrein Alto Adige offers a radiant ruby red color. This red wine from Elena Walch presents aromas of black cherries, shadowmorello cherries, blackcurrants, lavender, and blueberries in the glass, complemented by other fruity nuances. This wine impresses with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with only 2.5 grams of residual sugar. As one might naturally expect from a wine in the high-quality wine range, this Italian delight captivates with fine balance despite its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily require sugar. Through its pronounced fruit acidity, Selezione Lagrein Alto Adige appears impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this well-matured red wine from the Trentino-Alto Adige wine region, specifically from Alto Adige/Südtirol DOC, finally impresses with a remarkable aftertaste. Vinification of Elena Walch Selezione Lagrein Alto Adige The basis for the well-balanced Selezione Lagrein Alto Adige from Trentino-Alto Adige are grapes of the Lagrein variety. At optimal maturity, the grapes for Selezione Lagrein Alto Adige are harvested exclusively by hand without the assistance of coarse and less selective harvesting machines. After harvest, the grapes are immediately transferred to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and large wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by a maturation period of several months in oak barrels. Food pairing recommendation for Elena Walch Selezione Lagrein Alto Adige This Italian red wine should be enjoyed best at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as a companion to lemon-chili chicken with bulgur, goose breast with ginger-red cabbage and marjoram, or red onions filled with couscous and apricots.