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: One part of the grapes were pressed immediately after their arrival at the estate, another part were kept on the skins for 15 hours and the third part was in contact with stems and skins for about one year. These... Read More
Tasting Notes: Alto Adige is one of the few wine-growing areas of Italy with optimum conditions for this grape variety, which is why it is today one of the main local red wines. Pinot Noir prefers cool, well ventilated sites... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Erste & Neue Pinot Nero is a dry and vivacious Pinot Noir, very classic style, with a finely-wound tannic structure and inviting flavors of cherries and savory herbs.... 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: Müller Thurgau is a cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royal. Vineyards are high altitude, giving a slow ripeness of the grapes, since there are very large temperature swings between day and night. This gives... Read More
