Abbazia di Novacella
Praepositus Valle Isarco Riesling 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco Riesling |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks. |
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 litre bottle, 13% alcohol by volume
- Origin: Isarco Valley in South Tyrol, sunny slopes of the Abbey of Novacella
- Grape variety and vintage: Pure Riesling, harvested in 2022
- Aromas: notes of hydrocarbons, flint, candied citrus fruits, lemongrass and light aromatic herbs
- Palate and pairings: fresh and savoury taste, citrus finish, ideal with fish and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Praepositus Valle Isarco Riesling from Abbazia di Novacella is a still semi-aromatic white wine that expresses the character of Riesling with remarkable purity. On the nose, harmonious notes of hydrocarbons, flint, candied citrus fruits and lemongrass emerge, enriched by subtle hints of aromatic herbs. On the palate, it reveals a distinctly saline character, fresh and savoury, with a citrusy finish of great persistence. Thanks to its linear and well-defined profile, it pairs perfectly with refined fish dishes and is ideal for accompanying mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in South Tyrol, in the heart of the Isarco Valley between Bressanone and Varna, at an altitude between 650 and 700 metres above sea level. The vines grow on the sunniest slopes, with gradients reaching up to 40% and a favourable south and south-west exposure. The moraine-origin soil, characterised by silty-sandy gravel and a pronounced stony component, ensures regular ripening of the bunches. These unique pedoclimatic conditions impart a marked savouriness and extremely clear aromas to the glass.
How it is produced
Production requires a rigorous two-stage harvest: most of the bunches are picked in mid-October, while a selected portion is left for a late harvest in December. In the cellar, fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks uses only indigenous yeasts to safeguard the precise aromatic identity of the Riesling. Ageing continues entirely in stainless steel, a deliberate choice to preserve absolute freshness and gustatory tension, supported by an excellent dry extract.
History and Curiosities
Born on the sunniest slopes of the Abbazia di Novacella, the Riesling Praepositus 2022 DOC celebrates an eight-century-long monastic heritage in the Isarco Valley, South Tyrol. This prestigious wine, awarded the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso and the Cinque Grappoli by Bibenda, is the result of a meticulous two-stage harvest, culminating in a precious late harvest in December. Fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts preserves its absolute authenticity. A wine of centuries-old winemaking tradition for a memorable tasting experience.
Awards
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2022
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Valle Isarco Riesling 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Abbazia di Novacella |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on the sunniest slopes of the Abbazia di Novacella, the Riesling Praepositus 2022 DOC celebrates an eight-century-long monastic heritage in the Isarco Valley, South Tyrol. This prestigious wine, awarded the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso and the Cinque Grappoli by Bibenda, is the result of a meticulous two-stage harvest, culminating in a precious late harvest in December. Fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts preserves its absolute authenticity. A wine of centuries-old winemaking tradition for a memorable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Bressanone e Varna (Bolzano) |
| Climate | Altitude 650–700 m a.s.l.; south, south-west exposure |
| Soil composition | Silty-sandy gravel of morainic origin |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 5,000 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | in two stages: 2/3 in mid-October, 1/3 late harvest in mid-December |
| Fermentation temperature | Circa 20 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks (around 20°C) with indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks. |
| Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 23.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |