Abbazia di Novacella
Alto Adige Muller Thurgau 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco Muller Thurgau |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Müller Thurgau |
| Aging | Ageing for several months on fine lees in stainless steel (about 6 months in stainless steel tanks) |
- Type and grape variety: Still white DOC, 100% Müller Thurgau, vintage 2025
- Vinification: Fermentation between 17 and 19 °C and maturation in stainless steel on fine lees
- Aromas: Notes of apple, lemon, chamomile and lemon verbena with an almond finish
- Palate: Fresh and juicy taste, pronounced savouriness, citrus hints and a mineral finish
- Serving and pairings: 8–10 °C; ideal as an aperitif, with fish, shellfish and savoury tarts
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Müller Thurgau from Abbazia di Novacella is a still white wine from Alto Adige Valle Isarco, vinified and matured in stainless steel to enhance its pronounced Alpine character. Made from Müller Thurgau grapes, it offers a clear aromatic profile where fragrant notes of apple and lemon intertwine, with hints of chamomile and lemon verbena. On the palate, it reveals a light and defined structure, combining agility with an extremely juicy sip. The drinking experience is driven by a marked savouriness, enriched by lively citrus returns that lead to a mineral and clean finish, with a subtle almond aftertaste.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the Isarco Valley, between the Varna area and the Bressanone basin, in one of the northernmost wine-growing regions of Italy. The vineyards are situated between six hundred and nine hundred metres above sea level, immersed in an Alpine climate characterised by strong temperature variations that favour slow ripening, enhancing the aromatic elegance of the bunches. The roots sink into morainic soils, permeable and composed of mica schist, paragneiss, quartzite and limestone veins. This unique geological composition gives the wine a distinctive and profound saline note.
How it is produced
After a meticulous manual harvest, the bunches undergo gentle pressing and subsequent static clarification of the must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, in order to preserve the semi-aromatic essence of the grape variety. The process continues with maturation on fine lees, again in steel for several months, to stabilise the gustatory balance. This careful process gives the wine a bright pale straw yellow colour, enhancing its natural freshness and persistence at every stage of tasting.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1142 in Varna, the Abbey of Novacella boasts one of the oldest wine cellars in the world, in an area where vines have been cultivated for over 2,500 years. This Müller Thurgau originates in the Isarco Valley, overseen by oenologist Celestino Lucin. Produced from high-altitude vineyards (600-900 m), it benefits from significant temperature variations and manual harvesting. This centuries-old devotion yields an elegant glass, expressing the vibrant mineral freshness of Italy’s northernmost region.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °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 Muller Thurgau 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Müller Thurgau |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Abbazia di Novacella |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1142 in Varna, the Abbey of Novacella boasts one of the oldest wine cellars in the world, in an area where vines have been cultivated for over 2,500 years. This Müller Thurgau originates in the Isarco Valley, overseen by oenologist Celestino Lucin. Produced from high-altitude vineyards (600-900 m), it benefits from significant temperature variations and manual harvesting. This centuries-old devotion yields an elegant glass, expressing the vibrant mineral freshness of Italy’s northernmost region. |
| Origin | Varna (BZ), Valle Isarco, Alto Adige |
| Climate | Alpine climate with strong temperature variations |
| Soil composition | Permeable moraine deposits, composed of mica schist, paragneiss and quartzite. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 - 7000 |
| Yield per hectare | 77 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 17–19 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation and ageing in stainless steel |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of the grapes and static clarification of the must; fermentation at a controlled temperature (around 17–19 °C) in stainless steel tanks; maturation for several months in stainless steel on fine lees. |
| Aging | Ageing for several months on fine lees in stainless steel (about 6 months in stainless steel tanks) |
| Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 22.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |