Elena Walch Vigna Kastelaz Gewürztraminer Alto Adige 2025 is an exceptional single-vineyard white wine from one of Italy's most celebrated estates. Considered an international benchmark for Gewürztraminer, this iconic wine has helped earn Elena Walch the title "Queen of Gewürztraminer," reflecting her pioneering contribution to the reputation of Alto Adige's finest white wines.
The wine originates from the prestigious Vigna Kastelaz vineyard, dramatically situated above the historic wine village of Tramin, widely regarded as the birthplace of Gewürztraminer. This extraordinary south-facing vineyard, with slopes exceeding 63%, is cultivated on narrow terraces where low yields, meticulous hand harvesting, and exceptional growing conditions produce grapes of remarkable concentration and character.
The vineyard's distinctive limestone-rich soils, interspersed with sand and rocky deposits, combine with warm Mediterranean sunshine and cooling alpine breezes to create wines of aromatic intensity, freshness, and elegance.
Tasting Notes
The Gewürztraminer Vigna Kastelaz displays a rich, brilliant golden-yellow color and an enchanting, complex bouquet of fragrant rose petals, exotic lychee, delicate acacia honey, and subtle mineral nuances.
On the palate, the wine is expressive and beautifully structured, combining aromatic richness with stimulating acidity and harmonious spicy freshness. Layers of floral and exotic fruit character unfold gracefully, leading to a delicate, juicy, and lingering finish.
Despite its aromatic intensity, this Gewürztraminer maintains remarkable finesse, freshness, and balance, making it a sophisticated expression of one of Alto Adige's most distinctive grape varieties.
Winemaking & Vineyard
The grapes are carefully selected and harvested by hand from the steep, south-facing terraces of Vigna Kastelaz. The fully ripe fruit is picked in two passes to achieve optimal maturity and aromatic complexity.
Following approximately six hours of cold skin contact, the grapes undergo gentle pressing and natural clarification. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at approximately 18°C (64°F), followed by several months of maturation on fine lees to develop texture, complexity, and harmony.
Food Pairing
An outstanding companion to lobster, crab, shrimp, and other shellfish, as well as aromatic Asian cuisine, Thai dishes, and flavorful cheeses, particularly blue cheese. Its floral complexity and elegant structure also make it a memorable wine for special occasions.
An iconic single-vineyard Gewürztraminer that beautifully captures the character of Alto Adige, combining aromatic richness, alpine freshness, and extraordinary finesse.
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