Abbazia di Novacella
Praepositus Sylvaner 2023
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco Sylvaner |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sylvaner Verde |
| Aging | About two thirds of the must ferments and matures in stainless steel tanks; just under a third in 30 hl acacia casks; about 5% ferments and matures in French barriques. |
- Origin and grape variety: 100% Sylvaner from Valle Isarco DOC, 2023 harvest
- Aromatic profile: notes of ripe pear, apricot, elderflower, coriander and apple
- Taste and finish: juicy palate, mineral savouriness, freshness and prolonged persistence
- Vinification: fermentation at 17°C in steel, acacia barrels and 5% French barriques
- Serving and pairings: temperature 12–14°C, suitable for fish, vegetarian dishes and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Praepositus Sylvaner from Abbazia di Novacella is a semi-aromatic white wine that expresses the authentic character of Sylvaner grapes. Produced in the Alto Adige Valle Isarco region, it displays a pale golden yellow colour with lively greenish highlights. On the nose, it offers clear notes of ripe pear, apricot, elderflower and coriander, accompanied by subtle hints of apple. On the palate, a pronounced savoury minerality emerges, giving the wine body and ensuring a long, elegant finish.
Where it comes from
This white wine originates from high-altitude vineyards located in the municipalities of Bressanone and Varna, in the heart of the Valle Isarco. The vines grow between six hundred and fifty and seven hundred metres above sea level, with a south and south-west exposure ideal for optimal aromatic ripening. The plants are trained using the Guyot system on permeable moraine soils, composed of mica schist, paragneiss and quartzite. This specific rocky matrix imparts a distinctive mineral tension to the wine.
How it is produced
The production process preserves the freshness of the fruit while enhancing its complexity. The must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation at seventeen degrees Celsius. The maturation phase involves separate management of the different components to achieve a harmonious blend. Most of the wine rests in stainless steel tanks, while a portion matures in acacia barrels and a small amount evolves in French barriques. This technical choice defines the breadth of flavour, introducing delicate spicy notes.
History and Curiosities
The Praepositus Sylvaner 2023 embodies the excellence of the Abbazia di Novacella, an institution with a thousand-year history that continues a deep monastic winemaking tradition. Born among the vineyards of Bressanone and Varna, in the renowned Valle Isarco DOC, this white wine comes to life under the guidance of oenologist Celestino Lucin through careful fermentation at 17°C. Its uniqueness lies in the ageing process: the wine matures harmoniously between steel tanks, elegant acacia barrels and French barriques, bestowing extraordinary complexity to the glass.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °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 Praepositus Sylvaner 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sylvaner Verde |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Abbazia di Novacella |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Praepositus Sylvaner 2023 embodies the excellence of the Abbazia di Novacella, an institution with a thousand-year history that continues a deep monastic winemaking tradition. Born among the vineyards of Bressanone and Varna, in the renowned Valle Isarco DOC, this white wine comes to life under the guidance of oenologist Celestino Lucin through careful fermentation at 17°C. Its uniqueness lies in the ageing process: the wine matures harmoniously between steel tanks, elegant acacia barrels and French barriques, bestowing extraordinary complexity to the glass. |
| Origin | Bressanone e Varna (BZ) |
| Climate | Altitudine 650–700 m s.l.m.; esposizione sud–sud-ovest |
| Soil composition | Permeable morainic deposits, composed of mica schist, paragneiss and quartzite. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 5,500 kg/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 17 °C |
| Production technique | Approximately two thirds of the must ferments and matures in stainless steel tanks; just under a third in 30 hl acacia barrels; about 5% ferments and matures in French barriques |
| Wine making | About two thirds of the must ferments and matures in stainless steel tanks; just under a third in 30 hl acacia barrels; around 5% ferments and matures in French barriques. |
| Aging | About two thirds of the must ferments and matures in stainless steel tanks; just under a third in 30 hl acacia casks; about 5% ferments and matures in French barriques. |
| Total acidity | 7.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 24.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |