Location: Alto Adige, Northern Italy
Tasting Notes: Pale ruby with bright rim; delicate aromas of wild strawberry, cranberry, rose petal and subtle almond; light-bodied, silky texture with juicy red-fruit core, gentle spice, soft acidity and a short, pleasant, slightly savory finish.
Notes: Sourced from cool, high-altitude sites to preserve freshness and aromatic lift; careful hand-harvest, gentle whole-cluster pressing or light destemming, cool fermentation in stainless steel and brief skin contact to retain perfume and soften tannins; minimal oak, bottled early for approachability.
Food pairing: Cold cuts, light pasta dishes, grilled vegetables, mild cheeses, salmon, tapas, summer salads
Winery Story: Wilhelm Walch is a long-established Alto Adige producer devoted to precise, terroir-driven whites. The "Prendo" project focuses on cool-climate vineyard parcels with volcanic and calcareous soils; intense canopy management, selective hand-harvests and low yields concentrate flavor and aromatic purity. In the cellar the team uses temperature-controlled fermentations, parcel-by-parcel vinification and restrained use of lees contact to build mouthfeel while preserving freshness. Sustainability practices in the vineyard, rigorous quality control and small-batch blending ensure consistent expression of Pinot Grigio’s aromatic finesse and alpine minerality.
