{"product_id":"elena-walch-alto-adige-merlot-2025","title":"Elena Walch Alto Adige Merlot 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eElena Walch’s Alto Adige Merlot offers a polished expression of the grape, combining ripe berry and spice character with a plush texture and elegant tannins. From vineyards around Termeno and Caldaro, it reflects the family estate’s thoughtful, quality-focused approach to winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lively garnet-red colour leads into aromas of berries, spice and a hint of chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with firm yet measured tannins and a long, balsamic finish that balances richness with freshness. No specific drinking window is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Merlot grapes are hand-harvested from vineyards in Termeno and Caldaro, at elevations of around 200–400 metres. Limestone-rich soils with sand and clay, together with the area’s varied mountain microclimates, contribute to the wine’s aromatic definition and structure. After ten days of skin maceration, the wine ferments slowly at controlled temperature in stainless steel, undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures in large French and Slavonian oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair it with roasted meats or mature, aged cheeses, or enjoy it on its own. Serve at around 16–18°C. A short decant of 20–30 minutes may help open its aromas, though it can also be enjoyed without decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElena Walch is a family-owned winery in Alto Adige, where it is known for an innovative approach to expressing the region’s vineyards and grape varieties. Its Merlot from Termeno and Caldaro showcases the estate’s focus on careful vineyard selection and considered oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elena Walch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55435698635089,"sku":"XW-63045","price":16.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/elena-walch-alto-adige-merlot-2025","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}