2024 Elena Walch Lagrein, Alto Adige, ItalyABOUT THE WINE A signature grape of Alto Adige, Lagrein thrives in the regions warm valley floors and sun exposed sites, balanced by cool mountain breezes that preserve freshness. The 2024 vintage showcases concentrated flavors of ripe blackberries, cassis, and dark plum, complemented by hints of mocha, baking spice, and a delicate earthy undertone. The grapes are carefully selected from estate vineyards planted on well drained alluvial and porphyry

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where domaines often go back ten to fifteen generations

2022 was another drought year and the season started early

producing a range of wines from his Grand Cru holdings in Ambonnay

he was always his own toughest critic

This wine is organic and made with minimal intervention: grapes are hand-picked

Across the portfolio

less explored regions

Mireille Besnardeau

Little by little they became one of the small producers with the greatest projection in the Côte d'Or

the most challenging of the Canary Islands on which to produce wine

where young Valpolicella is refermented on the skins of Amarone