Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Gruner Veltliner is a classic example of Gruner, which is the most planted variety in nearby Austria. In Italy, it is only found in the Isarco Valley. Green apple, pear and mineral citrus... Read More
Tasting Notes: The aromatic Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Nero is one of the best that Italy has to offer. Vibrant and soft, with supple light fruit tones of under ripe cherry and blackberry that showcase the mountain-fruit profile... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner has a steely, mineral palate puncuated by notes of stone fruits, pine oil and orchard blossoms. Taut at first on the palate, it slowly expands with a please sapidity and excellent... Read More
Estate History: Located in the sleepy little burg of Novacella, in the Isarco River Valley, Abbazia di Novacella was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustians are not monks in the sense that you... Read More