{"product_id":"2023-elena-walch-castel-ringberg-sauvignon-alto-adige","title":"2023 Elena Walch Castel Ringberg Sauvignon Alto Adige","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"75\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eAlto Adige DOC, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1857nbr\" data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"98\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eA beautifully expressive mountain-grown Sauvignon Blanc bursting with aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, grapefruit zest, elderflower, fresh-cut herbs, and flinty minerality. The palate is vibrant and precise, featuring layers of ripe citrus, passion fruit, green apple, and savory herbs balanced by crisp acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish. Elegant rather than overly tropical, this is a Sauvignon Blanc that showcases purity, finesse, and remarkable freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16yqe4j\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eInteresting Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"163b6it\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eSingle-Vineyard Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castel Ringberg is one of Elena Walch's flagship \"Vigna\" (single-vineyard) wines, produced only from estate-owned vineyards overlooking Lake Caldaro in Alto Adige. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wuzuue\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eIdeal Sauvignon Terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyard sits on limestone-rich soils at elevations between approximately 1,000–1,300 feet (330–400 meters). Warm afternoon breezes and cool alpine nights preserve the wine's vibrant acidity while allowing exceptional flavor development. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xko0oo\" data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eFamily-Owned Pioneer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elena Walch is widely recognized as one of Italy's most influential winemakers, helping transform Alto Adige into one of the world's premier regions for aromatic white wines through sustainable viticulture and estate-grown fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"khif59\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eBalanced Winemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is fermented primarily in stainless steel, with a portion aged in large oak casks to enhance texture and complexity without masking the vibrant fruit and mineral character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p1qa8c\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eA Benchmark Sauvignon Blanc:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than emphasizing intense tropical fruit, Alto Adige Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its elegance, alpine freshness, and mineral precision, making it a favorite among sommeliers worldwide. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ofb1bx\" data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g1018a\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eFresh oysters or clams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e12rtd\" data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eGrilled sea bass or branzino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wqhmj4\" data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eShrimp scampi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rbipk0\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eGoat cheese salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pviyep\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eAsparagus risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13j1opf\" data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eSushi and sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bkqibn\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eHerb-roasted chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aq5wg8\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eFresh pesto pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1h84dbv\" data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gv19eg\" data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e93 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"73n0ow\" data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e92 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ma1v39\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e94 Points – Eros Teboni, The Wine Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qym6m3\" data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e96 Points – Luca Maroni\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vdixi7\" data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"3043\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc with unmistakable Alpine character. Instead of overpowering tropical fruit, the Castel Ringberg emphasizes elegance, precision, and mineral complexity. Its combination of crisp acidity, layered citrus and herbal notes, and exceptional balance makes it equally enjoyable as an aperitif or paired with seafood and fresh Mediterranean cuisine. It's one of Alto Adige's benchmark Sauvignon Blancs and a perfect example of why the region is considered among Italy's finest for white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47247121023132,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/Untitleddesign_2_cd575b1b-fcdb-41e6-a1ee-d596ce3db8da.png?v=1784664452","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/2023-elena-walch-castel-ringberg-sauvignon-alto-adige","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}