Vigna Kastelaz: Elena Walch's Iconic Gewurztraminer Vineyard

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Kastelaz has the prestigious additional denomination of VIGNA. It is an additional mention of a smaller geographical origin and designs the smallest historical / geographical unit of a vineyard. Every single Vigna must be officially admitted and registered within the regional government. It expresses the ultimate thought of terroir philosophy with the idea of a parcel wine from an exact plot and hence having a historical or traditional name.

—Elena Walch

Our next video takes place in one of the Elena Walch unique VIGNA: Kastelaz. This steep and beautiful vineyard overlooking the town of Tramin, which provides a basis for the VIGNA’s grape: Gewürztraminer.

• See Elena Walch: the History in the Cellars for an overview of the winery and its history.

I hope you enjoy this five minute video.

• Special thanks:

  • Karoline Walch of Elena Walch

  • Steve Noel http://childrenofthegrape.com