Abbazia di Novacella - Trentino-Alto Adige

Trentino-Alto Adige

Abbazia di Novacella

The Abbazia di Novacella was established in 1142 and the Augustinian convent remains a significant religious and cultural centre today, situated up in the mountains close to the Italian border with Austria. The winery was producing as long ago as the 12th century, a typical part of these religious communities, and the vines growing the white grape varieties are all sited close to the abbey extending up to 600 metres above sea level. Due to the method of planting, Guyot, along with the altitude and continental climate, the production per hectare is limited to 90 quintals. The modern stainless steel equipment of the cellar contrasts with the antiquity of the Abbey but is perfect to store and enhance the typical freshness of these white wines. Local oenologist Celestino Lucin oversees the winemaking here. The typical white grape varieties of the area - Kerner, Sylvaner, Gewurztraminer - show fantastic fresh minerality, whilst the Pinot Nero here shows characteristic elegance.

Colour	Year	Name	Producer	Region	Style	Price/Bottle in Case	Individual Bottle Price

White	2008	Kerner Praepositus	Abbazia di Novacella	Trentino-Alto Adige	Dry	£19.00	£19.95

Red	2006	Moscato Rosa Praepositus DOC	Abbazia di Novacella	Trentino-Alto Adige	Sweet	£25.00	£25.00