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 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
Tasting Notes: The Manzoni Bianco grape variety was created in the 1930s by Prof. Luigi Manzoni, Director of the Conegliano Research Centre, as a cross between Riesling and Pinot Bianco. Its characteristics include loose-berried... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Franz Gojer Kerner Karneid is a unique expression of the Kerner grape. There are two harvesting stages with different goals: an early stage to enhance the wine’s acidity and freshness and a later stage... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Kuenhof Riesling vines were brought in from France, Germany and other producers in the Alto Adige. Riesling is now making a name for itself in Italy, and Kuenhof's 'Kaiton' bottling is loaded with... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Manincor Reserva della Contessa Bianco is a versatile blend of 55% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 15% Sauvignon. This white is bright, lush and fruit driven on the palate, with a nose full of freshly watered... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Niedrist Mitterberg Weiss is a bold and expressive white wine produced from grapes grown on the calcareous soil at the foot of the Alps. This cuvée is a blend of mostly Chardonnay and small amounts of... Read More