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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: wild berries, cherry, spice, earthy lift
Palate: red fruit, balanced tannins, fresh acidity, elegant finish
Elena Walch developed Ludwig in the early 2000s as the cellar's everyday-prestige Pinot Nero, named after her husband. The wine is medium-bodied and age-worthy.
What it pairs with
- Roast duck breast Pinot Noir's classical duck pairing; medium tannins balance the fat while red-fruit register echoes the meat.More wines for duck breast →
- Mushroom risotto Ludwig's earthy lift meets mushroom; the wine's elegance carries the dish.More wines for risotto →
- Roast lamb with rosemary Medium tannin and bright red fruit suit pink-cooked lamb; the wine's spice echoes the rosemary.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
History
Elena Walch developed Ludwig in the early 2000s as the cellar's everyday-prestige Pinot Nero, named after her husband. Doctor Wine and other Italian guides have recognised the bottling across multiple vintages.
- 2003First Ludwig Pinot Nero vintage
- 2023Ludwig wins best Italian Pinot Noir at the Doctor Wine awards
Facts
- Producer
- Elena Walch · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero
- Oak
- Approximately twelve months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Pinot Nero Ludwig
What does Ludwig Pinot Nero taste like?
Wild berries, cherry, spice and earthy lift on the nose; red fruit, balanced tannins, fresh acidity and an elegant finish on the palate. Medium-bodied, dry, with high acidity.
When should I drink Ludwig?
Drink between 4 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant red fruit; cellared bottles develop forest-floor and mushroom complexity.
Why is it called Ludwig?
Named after Elena Walch's husband Ludwig, who runs the family estate alongside daughters Karoline and Julia.
How is Ludwig different from Aton?
Aton is the supreme small-allocation Pinot Nero from old-vine high-altitude parcels; Ludwig is the cellar's flagship estate-level Pinot Nero at broader allocation, sitting just below Aton in the hierarchy.
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