Elena Walch
Elena Walch, an architect by training, married into one of Alto Adige’s oldest wine families in the 1980s, bringing modern, innovative concepts to traditional winemaking and becoming a pioneer of the Alto Adige quality revolution. First woman to venture into Alto Adige’s wine sector, breaking gender barriers. Now managed by 5th generation daughters Julia and Karoline Walch. Gained local and international esteem for promoting quality and innovation. Selected by Wine Spectator for “Opera Wine” 2025 among “magnificent 131” Italian wineries.
Estates: 60 hectares (approximately 220 acres) in cultivation. Two prestigious single vineyards: VIGNA Castel Ringberg in Caldaro and VIGNA Kastelaz in Tramin. Known as “Queen of Gewürztraminer” – produces 4 different Gewürztraminer wines. State-of-the-art fermentation cellar built in 2015 using gravity-fed systems. Dedication to terroir – wines must express individual character of soil, climate, and cultivation. Vineyard altitudes: 250-900 meters above sea level.
Location: Termeno (Tramin), Alto Adige/Südtirol DOC, Trentino-Alto Adige
Website: https://www.elenawalch.com/
