{"product_id":"abbazia-di-novacella-praepositus-valle-isarco-riesling-2023","title":"Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Valle Isarco Riesling 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Praepositus Valle Isarco Riesling from Abbazia di Novacella is a \u003cstrong\u003estill semi-aromatic white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003edistinctly saline character\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003esunniest slopes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with gradients reaching up to 40% and a favourable south and south-west exposure. The \u003cstrong\u003emoraine-origin soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by silty-sandy gravel and a pronounced stony component, ensures regular ripening of the bunches. These unique pedoclimatic conditions impart a \u003cstrong\u003emarked savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e and extremely clear aromas to the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction requires a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003etwo-stage harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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 \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e to safeguard the precise aromatic identity of the Riesling. Ageing continues entirely in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a deliberate choice to preserve absolute freshness and gustatory tension, supported by an excellent dry extract.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn on the sunniest slopes of the \u003cstrong\u003eAbbazia di Novacella\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003etwo-stage harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, culminating in a precious late harvest in December. Fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts preserves its absolute authenticity. A wine of centuries-old \u003cstrong\u003ewinemaking tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e for a memorable tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abbazia di Novacella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47620250665131,"sku":"62363","price":39.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/abbazia-di-novacella-praepositus-valle-isarco-riesling-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}