{"product_id":"2024-elena-walch-schiava-alto-adige-italy","title":"2024 Elena Walch Schiava, Alto Adige, Italy","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eABOUT THE WINE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eNative to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlto Adige\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Schiava (Vernatsch) thrives in the region’s sunlit hillside vineyards and cool Alpine climate. The 2024 vintage showcases the variety’s hallmark freshness and aromatic clarity, with notes of raspberry, cranberry, red currant, and a whisper of white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eGrapes are carefully harvested from estate vineyards rooted in well-drained, mineral-rich soils. Fermentation typically takes place in stainless steel to preserve the grape’s vibrant fruit character, followed by aging in large neutral oak casks or tanks to maintain delicacy and purity. The result is a light-bodied red with supple texture and refined structure, designed to be enjoyed young while its fruit is at its most expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eElena Walch’s commitment to sustainable vineyard practices and low-intervention winemaking ensures a wine that reflects both heritage and terroir. Wonderfully versatile at the table, it pairs beautifully with charcuterie, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, Alpine cheeses, and even lightly chilled with Mediterranean fare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eElena Walch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a leading family estate in Alto Adige, known for championing quality-focused, sustainable viticulture. With a deep respect for tradition and a forward-thinking philosophy, the winery emphasizes reduced yields, meticulous site selection, and environmentally responsible farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2259\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEstate vineyards such as Castel Ringberg and Kastelaz benefit from diverse elevations and soils, contributing to the precision and elegance found across the portfolio. Through careful stewardship of both vineyard and cellar, Elena Walch continues to craft wines that embody the purity, balance, and distinctive Alpine character of Alto Adige.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50828080283937,"sku":"210000019209","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/BHSTOCKWINEPHOTO-donotedit_33_71542ebc-9ba0-4e9d-b0cd-3b80c27e06e7.png?v=1772599937","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2024-elena-walch-schiava-alto-adige-italy","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}