Selezione Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC - Elena Walch

Selezione Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC - Elena WalchIn the glass, this white wine from Elena Walch reveals aromas of pears, apples, quinces and Nashi pear, complemented by garrigue, Mediterranean herbs and juniper. On the palate, Elena Walch’s Selezione Pinot Grigio Alto Adige opens delightfully dry, grippy and aromatic. There is dry and really dry. This white wine belongs to the latter group, as it was vinified with only 1.5 g of residual sugar. On the tongue, this balanced white wine is characterized by an immensely dense texture. Thanks to its lively acidity, the Selezione Pinot Grigio Alto Adige presents itself on the palate as wonderfully fresh and vibrant. On the finish, this youthful wine from the Trentino-Alto Adige winegrowing region finally delights with good length. Once again, nuances of pear and Nashi pear appear. Vinification of Elena Walch Selezione Pinot Grigio Alto Adige This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Pinot Grigio. For this exceptionally well-balanced varietal wine from Elena Walch, only flawless grapes were used. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by several months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for Elena Walch Selezione Pinot Grigio Alto Adige This Italian white wine is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C. It is a perfect companion to spaghetti with caper-tomato sauce, stir-fried vegetables with fish, or asparagus salad with quinoa.