Abbazia di Novacella

The Novacella Abbey is located in the northernmost wine-growing area of Italy, the Isarco Valley, in South Tyrol . In these places, the altitude, the cool climate and the soils rich in minerals allow the optimal development of the aromas and taste of the typical white wines of the area. The Abbey has been producing wines since 1142; a tradition with ancient origins today combined with the most advanced technologies, an innate passion for wine and great professionalism contribute to the creation of wines with a strong personality, joyful and quality.

Novacella Abbey: in the best crus of the Isarco Valley

The Abbazia di Novacella company cultivates its grapes in the best crus of the Isarco Valley, where the microclimate is very particular. This is in fact the northernmost area of Italy, where the altitude creates strong temperature variations, which enrich the grapes with extraordinarily intense aromas, but which are mitigated by the so-called "Ora del Garda" a warm wind that caresses the vineyards every day with the mild air of Lake Garda, with a beneficial effect on the production of the grapes.

White wine: the best of Abbazia di Novacella

Abbazia di Novacella is famous above all for white wines, which in this area are able to express the maximum of aromas. Vines such as Riesling , Sylvaner , and above all aromatic grapes such as Gewürztraminer and Kerner are able to express all their innate elegance and complexity of aromas. The most complex and structured whites of Novacella are grouped under the Praepositus line and are born from the selection of the grapes and from a particular attention in the cellar, with a rest of the wines on the lees and a further stop in the bottle.

What are the best wines of Abbazia di Novacella?

Among the best wines of Abbazia di Novacella are the Praepositus Kerner, awarded every year by the best national and international guides, and the Praepositus Riesling, one of the highest expressions of South Tyrolean Riesling.

Does the Novacella Abbey also produce red wines?

The Novacella Abbey is famous for white wines but also has a production of red wines, obtained from the typical South Tyrolean vines such as Schiava and Lagrein but also from international grapes such as Pinot Noir .

How can you combine the Gewürztraminer from Abbazia di Novacella?

The Gewürztraminer from Abbazia di Novacella goes well with all the aromatic and spicy dishes of oriental cuisine, but also with sweet and sour dishes of our local tradition. Also ideal as an aperitif to accompany spicy dip and complex dishes.