2018 | Elena Walch | Kermesse Grande Cuvée

Red Wine: 2018 | Elena Walch | Kermesse Grande Cuvée

The flagship red blend „Kermesse“ presents an intense ruby color and layered nose of red berries, sour cherries, violet, black pepper and black tea over a subtle smoky/roasted aroma. Powerful, yet elegant und harmonic on the palate, with well integrated tannins, delicate toast aromas and spicy fullness, with much potential and a long finish. A wine with lots of finesse and character.

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Producer: Elena Walch

Ratings: JS | 93

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14%

Varietal: Syrah, Petit Verdot, Lagrein, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Country/Region: Italy, Alto Adige

Detailed Description

The flagship red blend „Kermesse“ presents an intense ruby color and layered nose of red berries, sour cherries, violet, black pepper and black tea over a subtle smoky/roasted aroma. Powerful, yet elegant und harmonic on the palate, with well integrated tannins, delicate toast aromas and spicy fullness, with much potential and a long finish. A wine with lots of finesse and character.

Reviews:

• James Suckling: Currants, dark cherries, sage, tomato leaves and some leather on the nose. Savory and meaty with mellow tannins. All smoothly integrated. Gently herbal and cedary finish. Intense.

Producer Information

Elena Walch is a leading Alto Adige wine estate, in family hands, and belongs to the elite in Italian wine production, with international success. Encouraging quality and innovation, Elena Walch stood at the head of the Alto Adige quality revolution and has gained local and international esteem for her efforts. The philosophy of the estate is dedicated to its terroir – the idea that wines must be the individual expression of their soil, climate and cultivation in the vineyard – and that this must be maintained according to principles of sustainability and passed on to the next generation. The picturesque single estates of Castel Ringberg and Kastelaz are the heart of Elena Walch’s vineyards, now working on a vineyard surface of 55ha. With sustainability being one of the core values at Elena Walch, the wines reflect the various terroirs they originate from. Finally, with the aim of making only the highest quality wines, Elena Walch has been honored with several national as well as international awards.