2023

Kermesse Barrique

Elena Walch zum Winzer

Red Wine Fruity, Full-bodied, Multi-layered, Spicy

LAND/REGION

Italy,South Tyrol

Alcohol content:

14%

Drinking temperature:

16-18°C

Grape Variety:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagrein, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah

Optimal drinking window:

5 to 10 years

Kräftiges Purpurrot

Würzige Noten von leicht rauchigem Tabak, Pfeffer, Schokolade; fruchtige Aromen von roten Beeren, Waldbeeren, getrockneten Feigen

Kraftvoll, elegant, harmonisch; gut eingebundene Tannine; zarte Röstaromen; würzige Fülle; langer Abgang

Wild, kräftiges Fleisch, reife Käsesorten

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Subregion

South Tyrolean lowlands

SÄURE g/l

5,3

RESTZUCKER g/l

2,4

Abfüller Informationen

Andreas Hofer Str., 1, 39040 Tramin an der Weinstraße., South Tyrol, Italy

The Grande Cuvée “Kermesse” 2023 from Elena Walch shows a deep, intense purplish red. Its multi-layered bouquet combines spicy notes of lightly smoky tobacco, pepper and chocolate with fruity aromas of red berries, forest berries and dried figs. On the palate, the wine is powerful, elegant and harmonious, featuring well-integrated tannins and delicate toasted nuances. Its spicy richness and long finish highlight the wine’s impressive potential. The cuvée is composed of Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Lagrein. Syrah contributes peppery spice, Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure and depth, Merlot brings softness and fruit, Petit Verdot enhances tannin and colour, and Lagrein lends distinctive local character. Winemaking includes a roughly 10-day fermentation on the skins in stainless steel, followed by malolactic conversion in oak. The wine then ages for 18 months in French oak barriques and benefits from extended bottle aging before release. Elena Walch, based in Tramin, South Tyrol, is renowned for its sustainable approach and is regarded as one of the region’s leading family-run wineries.