Elena Walch Pinot Grigio 2023 (Alto Adige, Italy) - [WS 91, #33 Top 100 '24] [WE 90]

Click here to see all Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2024 we have in stock—while still available! About the Vintage: We are delighted with an interesting 2023 vintage! Even though we have experienced a challenging growing season with alternating warm and cool periods with some rain, we have had a fantastic harvest season with the best possible weather conditions for ripening. After a midsummery June and July, followed by high rainfall at the beginning of August, the grapes were able to benefit and ripen for a long time from the optimal conditions with plenty of sunshine. Harvest began late in early September with ideal weather conditions which were only replaced by more unstable weather towards the end. Warm daytime temperatures and cool nights allowed the grapes to reach optimum ripeness with balanced acidity levels and clear fruit, and good structure. About the Vineyard: Steep slopes with southeast and southwest orientation between 250 and 600m. An interplay of brisk mountain and w