Pinot noir DOC 2021 750ml ELENA WALCH

Pinot Nero Ludwig 2021
Alto Adige DOC
The long history of the Pinot Nero in Alto Adige has accompanied the development of the wine region.
Elena Walch's Pinot Nero 'Ludwig' was created with the 2001 vintage, from grapes of old vines, some of
which were even planted as Pergola. The small production of 10,000 bottles indicates the strict selection of
the plots to produce a classic, complex Pinot Nero of the highest quality. The many national and
international awards for Pinot Nero 'Ludwig', including the highest award of the 12th and 19th Italian Pinot
Nero Competition in 2013 and 2020, confirm the winemaker's great commitment to this noble grape variety.
The Pinot Noir Ludwig presents itself with a full ruby red color and with elegant concentration and
complexity. Fresh fruit notes of heart cherries and redcurrants as well as the spicy hint of pepper and elegant
roasted notes characterize the bouquet. On the palate, the wine unfolds its full power and elegance with gripping
tannins, a filigree structure and harmonious interplay between subtle spice and elegant freshness - with inviting
length and great aging potential
VINTAGE 2021
We are excited about a qualitatively excellent vintage, especially for our white wines! A dry and
cool spring led to a late flowering of the vines and was followed by a warm and dry June. After
an irregular midsummer, a surprising change in the weather followed in mid-August, which
brought dream weather until the end of September and the very best conditions for achieving
an optimal maturity of the grapes. The harvest began in mid-September, about 10 days later
than last year. With blue skies and lots of sunshine, midsummer daytime temperatures and
autumnally cool nights, the grapes were able to achieve ideal sugar levels while maintaining very
good acidity. Accordingly, the 2021 wines show great quality!
VINIFICATION
Traditional fermentation, partially in large Slovenia
oak vats, partially in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic
fermentation follows and, the final wine matures in
French oak barrels for another 12 months. Since
2015, a state-of-the-art fermentation cellar has
allowed the grapes to be processed with the utmost
care, with whole-grape processing using via gravity
fed technology. A highly sensitive destemmer and the
gentle transport of the grapes by means of a
specialized container, cuvon, which runs on rails, prove to be very gentle on the grapes and
preserve their high quality. The State-of-the-Art building is certainly unique in Alto Adige, and
is probably one of the most modern fermentation cellars in Italy to produce great red wines of
excellence.
Alcohol: 13.50% vol.
Total acidity: 5,7 g/L
Residual sugar: 1,9 g/L
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir