Abbazia di Novacella
Alto Adige Sylvaner 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco Sylvaner |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sylvaner Verde |
| Aging | Aged in 30 hl oak barrels (about 6 months). |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Sylvaner, Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC, vintage 2025
- Vinification: 2/3 in steel, 1/3 in 30 hl oak; aged for 6 months
- Aroma: notes of ripe apple and pear, melon, hay and wildflowers
- Taste: freshness and minerality, elegant structure, juicy finish with a slight creamy note
- Serving and pairings: 10–12 °C, ideal with asparagus, speck, lean fish and white meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Sylvaner from Abbazia di Novacella is a still white wine with the Alto Adige Valle Isarco Denomination of Controlled Origin, produced through fermentation and ageing in steel and oak barrels. This wine combines a fresh and mineral profile with excellent structure. On the palate and nose, it releases fruity notes of ripe pear, apple and melon. Tasting reveals a juicy and persistent finish, enhanced by a creamy nuance that lends great balance to the drink. A refined and inviting choice, perfect for enhancing Alpine cuisine recipes or dishes based on lean fish.
Where it comes from
It originates in South Tyrol, in the Isarco Valley, among the vineyards surrounding the Abbey of Novacella. This wine-growing area, located in the Bressanone basin, is considered one of the northernmost in Italy. The vines grow on sunny slopes at mountain altitudes. The particular composition of the moraine-origin soils, enriched with silty-sandy gravel and quartzite, imparts a distinct mineral character to the wine. The cool pre-Alpine climate encourages the slow ripening of the Sylvaner grapes, ensuring remarkable aromatic precision.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in October. Temperature-controlled fermentation is carried out using natural and selected yeasts. Part of the must matures in stainless steel tanks, while the remaining portion rests in large oak barrels. This technical choice adds complexity while preserving the varietal character of the Sylvaner. The ageing phase continues in wood, ensuring a perfect integration between the clear fruity tones and the vibrant minerality. The result is a direct, well-structured white wine of notable finesse.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1142 in the picturesque Isarco Valley, the Abbazia di Novacella is one of the oldest wineries in the world still in operation. In this area, the northernmost in Italy, archaeological finds bear witness to a millennia-old winemaking culture. From this extraordinary Alpine terroir comes a pure Sylvaner that encapsulates centuries of oenological dedication. The meticulous care of these mountain vineyards produces a wine that is consistently awarded by the main international guides, a symbol of exceptional and enduring quality over time.
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 Sylvaner 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sylvaner Verde |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Abbazia di Novacella |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1142 in the picturesque Isarco Valley, the Abbazia di Novacella is one of the oldest wineries in the world still in operation. In this area, the northernmost in Italy, archaeological finds bear witness to a millennia-old winemaking culture. From this extraordinary Alpine terroir comes a pure Sylvaner that encapsulates centuries of oenological dedication. The meticulous care of these mountain vineyards produces a wine that is consistently awarded by the main international guides, a symbol of exceptional and enduring quality over time. |
| Origin | Isarco Valley (South Tyrol), in the basin of Bressanone, between Bressanone, Varna and Naz-Sciaves (BZ), in the vineyards surrounding the Abbey of Novacella |
| Climate | Prealpine |
| Soil composition | Silty-sandy gravel of morainic origin |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000-7000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hl per hectare |
| Harvest | Early October |
| Fermentation temperature | Approximately 20 °C |
| Production technique | Vinification: fermentation and maturation for 2/3 in stainless steel and for 1/3 in large 30 hl oak barrels; ageing in 30 hl oak barrels (approximately 6 months). |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maturation for two-thirds in stainless steel and one-third in large 30 hl oak barrels; ageing in 30 hl oak barrels (approximately 6 months). |
| Aging | Aged in 30 hl oak barrels (about 6 months). |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 23.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |