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Kermesse MMXVI 2021Elena Walch
Description of the Domaine Elena Walch
Domaine Elena Walch, located in picturesque South Tyrol in Italy, is recognized for its avant-garde approach to viticulture and winemaking. Under the visionary leadership of Elena Walch, the estate is committed to producing wines that reflect the authenticity and complexity of their grape varieties, while promoting sustainable agricultural practices to preserve the region's rich wine heritage.
Description of the Cuvée Kermesse MMXVI
Elena Walch's Cuvée Kermesse MMXVI is a bold blend of several grape varieties, including local and international varieties, which symbolizes the harmony between tradition and innovation. Each grape variety is vinified separately to respect its unique characteristics before being blended to create a complex, multi-layered wine. This wine exemplifies Elena Walch's blending expertise, providing a rich and memorable taste experience.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Kermesse MMXVI presents an intensely aromatic olfactory profile, with dominant notes of black fruits, plums and blackberries, accompanied by subtle touches of tobacco, vanilla and dark chocolate. The sweet spices and woody notes, inherited from barrel aging, add an additional dimension to this complex bouquet.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape varieties: A blend of local and international grape varieties
- Profile: This wine is distinguished by its robust tannin structure and balanced acidity, offering significant aging potential. Kermesse MMXVI is a powerful and elegant wine, with an impressive length in the mouth which underlines its exceptional quality.
- Aging Potential: With its well-structured tannins and aromatic complexity, this wine is designed to age gracefully, becoming rounder and more harmonious with time.
Pairings with this Cuvée
This cuvée is ideal to accompany rich and tasty dishes such as roast red meat, game or spicy dishes. Its richness and depth also make it an excellent partner for mature cheeses and complex dishes.
Where are we traveling?
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Trentino-Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige is Italy's northernmost wine region, right on the border with Austria. Reflecting its complex geopolitical history, Trentino-Alto Adige is made up of two autonomous provinces: Trentino, which is almost entirely Italian-speaking, and Alto Adige (South Tyrol), whose population is mainly German-speaking. This is due to the region's former status as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, from which it was taken by Italy in 1919. The region is crossed from east to west by the River Adige, which gives its name to Alto Adige. The valleys formed by the Adige and its tributaries are home to almost all of the region's vineyards. Outside these areas, the terrain is generally too mountainous for viticulture. Like many vineyards in Alto Adige, they lie close to ski slopes and winter sports resorts. Production was once dominated by local red grapes such as Lagrein and Schiava. Today, white wines are more important in terms of volume and are often made from Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) and Chardonnay.
The little history of the country
Italy
Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others...
But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion.
Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!
All about Kermesse MMXVI 2021
At what temperature should Kermesse MMXVI 2021 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can Kermesse MMXVI 2021 be kept?
Ageing potential: 10 years or more, until at least 2031. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Where does Kermesse MMXVI 2021 come from?
Origin: Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.