2019 Elena Walch Lagrein Alto Adige - Südtirol Riserva Castel Ringberg

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  11/18/2022 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  100% Lagrein
  from the single monopole Vigna Castel Ringberg at 330-400 m with
  glacial gravel on the higher perches and calcareous/loose limestone
  soils in lower zones.
  Manual harvest.
  10-day fermentation followed by malolactic in stainless steel tanks
  in a state-of-the-art fermentation cellar completed in 2015 comprising
  precision destemmer and "A highly sensitive destemmer, a"cuvon”
  running on rails to allow whole grape processing via gravity fed technology.
  Aged 20 months in French oak barriques.
  Plus several months in bottle.
  13.5% Abv.
  Owners/Winemakers: Elena Walch (4th gen) with daughters Julia and Karoline.
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Deep garnet/red. Fragrant, spicy varietal.
  B(alance)=2: Modulated components with firm structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, cassis, tobacco, spicy mineral.
  D(epth)=2: Gritty mouthfeel. Full palate and long finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2] = 8/10
  
  Enticing expression of terroir and varietal.
  
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