Description
The Merlot Selezione Elena Walch is a prestigious red wine produced in Alto Adige, a wine region located in the northeast of Italy. This region is renowned for its geographical and climatic diversity, offering ideal conditions for cultivating a wide range of grape varieties. The Merlot Selezione Elena Walch comes from vineyards located at Castel Ringberg, the largest privately owned vineyard in Alto Adige. These vineyards extend over clay and limestone soils, which are ideal for cultivating Merlot. The altitude, sun exposure, and proximity to Lake Caldaro create a unique microclimate that allows the grapes to ripen perfectly, resulting in wines of great structure and complexity. The Merlot grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. This is followed by a maceration of about 10-12 days during which the must is regularly pumped over to extract color and tannins from the skins. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barriques, where it acquires further notes of complexity and roundness. The Merlot Selezione Elena Walch presents an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and notes of chocolate and vanilla. On the palate, it is full, soft, and well-structured, with velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish. This wine pairs perfectly with red meat dishes, game, and aged cheeses. It is also an excellent meditation wine, to be savored slowly to appreciate all its nuances. Pairings: The Merlot Selezione Elena Walch is a red wine of great structure and complexity, which pairs perfectly with red meat and game dishes. An excellent choice could be a grilled beef fillet, perhaps accompanied by a side of roasted potatoes. Its richness and depth of flavor also make it a great match for mushroom-based dishes, such as porcini risotto. If you prefer fish, the Merlot Selezione Elena Walch can be paired with oily fish dishes, such as sardines or anchovies, which have a more pronounced flavor and can balance the wine's power. As for cheeses, the Merlot Selezione Elena Walch pairs well with aged and intensely flavored cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino. Finally, for a sweet pairing, consider a good quality dark chocolate, which with its bitterness and intensity can contrast and at the same time enhance the wine's fruity and spicy notes. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place Alcohol content: 13.5% Vintage: 2023 Denomination: Alto Adige DOC