Abbazia di Novacella
Alto Adige Gruner Veltliner 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco Veltliner |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Veltliner |
| Aging | Aged for about 6 months in stainless steel and large oak barrels |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Grüner Veltliner, still mountain white, fresh and mineral
- Alpine origin: Varna in Valle Isarco DOC, vineyards between 600 and 900 metres on moraine soils
- Vinification: Hand-picked, fermentation at 20°C, matured for 6 months in steel and barrels
- Tasting notes: Hints of green apple, citrus and lavender, savoury flavour with a white pepper finish
- Serving and pairings: Serve at 8–10°C, ideal with fish, salmon, speck and spicy dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Grüner Veltliner from Abbazia di Novacella is a still white wine with the Alto Adige Valle Isarco designation. On the nose, it offers clear notes of green apple and lavender, while on the palate it is lively, fresh, and supported by a pronounced savoury and mineral streak. The vinification and subsequent six-month maturation take place in stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels, which define its structure. The persistent finish with white pepper makes it ideal for accompanying seafood starters and marinated salmon.
Where it comes from
The vines take root in Varna, in Italy's northernmost wine-growing area. The rows thrive on sunny slopes facing south and south-west, situated between six hundred and nine hundred metres above sea level. Here, the high-altitude climate, caressed by Dolomite breezes, enhances the aromatic complexity of the grapes. The subsoil consists of gravelly moraine soils and silty-sandy formations that ensure drainage and a wealth of minerals. These particular soil and climate conditions give the wine a distinctive saline character and taut freshness, reflecting the nature of the surrounding Alpine environment in the glass.
How it is produced
The vineyard is managed using the Guyot system, aimed at maintaining balanced yields to promote high quality. Manual harvesting ensures careful selection of the fruit. In the winery, fermentation at controlled temperature is carried out by dividing the must between stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels. This approach preserves the fragrance of the grape variety, while also adding a subtle softness to the palate. A further six months of maturation in the same containers rounds out the structure and defines its elegance, resulting in a harmonious and long-lasting white wine.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Varna by the renowned Abbey of Novacella, one of the oldest monastic wineries in the world, this Grüner Veltliner represents its classic range. A testament to the Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC, it showcases an Austrian grape variety in Italy's northernmost wine-growing region, a terroir with 2,500 years of tradition. Sourced from sustainably managed vineyards, it stands out for its longevity and is acclaimed by the international critics.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1142
- Oenologist: Celestino Lucin
- Bottles produced: 900.000
- Hectares: 100
Also owned by the Abbey is a vineyard located in South Tyrol's main wine-growing area: the Marklhof estate in Cornaiano, on the 'wine road' near Bolzano. The sandy, dry soil and the airy climate of these hills make it possible to obtain excellent red wines, including a characteristic Kalterersee, a very fine Schiava and a very elegant Pinot Noir.
A third Novacella vineyard is located in Bolzano, around the ancient and tiny St. Mary's Monastery. Here, in the dry and very warm climate of the valley floor, a full-bodied dark Lagrein matures, which is particularly suitable for ageing.
In our wine cellar, the grapes from these three vineyards are raised to wines whose distinct character and quality has been rewarded by the loyalty of generations of friends and connoisseurs. Read more
| Name | Abbazia di Novacella Alto Adige Gruner Veltliner 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Veltliner |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Abbazia di Novacella |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Varna by the renowned Abbey of Novacella, one of the oldest monastic wineries in the world, this Grüner Veltliner represents its classic range. A testament to the Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC, it showcases an Austrian grape variety in Italy's northernmost wine-growing region, a terroir with 2,500 years of tradition. Sourced from sustainably managed vineyards, it stands out for its longevity and is acclaimed by the international critics. |
| Origin | Varna (Bolzano), Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Climate | Altitude: 600–750 m a.s.l.; exposure: south and south-west; high altitude climate |
| Soil composition | Silty-sandy gravel of morainic origin |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000, 7000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hl/ha |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | Ca 20 °C |
| Production technique | Predominantly manual harvesting; fermentation at controlled temperature (around 20°C) in stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels; ageing for about 6 months in stainless steel and large oak barrels |
| Wine making | Harvest predominantly by hand; fermentation at controlled temperature (around 20°C) in stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels; maturation for about 6 months in the same containers (mainly in stainless steel, partly in oak barrels). |
| Aging | Aged for about 6 months in stainless steel and large oak barrels |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |