{"product_id":"abbazia-di-novacella-praepositus-sauvignon-2024","title":"Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Sauvignon 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraepositus Sauvignon from Abbazia di Novacella is a still white wine from Alto Adige, an expression of the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. To the eye, it displays a pale golden yellow colour with bright greenish highlights. On the nose, it weaves together notes of \u003cstrong\u003egrapefruit and green pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e with elderflower, blackcurrant and vegetal nuances. On the palate, it is powerful and stimulating, driven by a mature acidity that lends great elegance. The sip is fresh, characterised by a \u003cstrong\u003elong and savoury finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clear mineral imprint. Served at 10-12 °C, it is enhanced when paired with \u003cstrong\u003efish dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, asparagus, white meats and fresh goat's cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from selected plots in the Isarco Valley, between Bressanone and Varna, and on the slopes of Cornaiano. The vineyards occupy south and south-west facing slopes, at an altitude between 350 and 900 metres. This range pays tribute to the priors of the monastery by highlighting the best-exposed soils. The \u003cstrong\u003ecool microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e, marked by strong temperature variations, favours aromatic precision. The soil is \u003cstrong\u003erich in minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, composed of mica schist, paragneiss and quartzite, essential elements that give the sip its typical \u003cstrong\u003etension and savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins in mid-September with a \u003cstrong\u003emeticulous harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e and subsequent pressing. The must ferments at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks and \u003cstrong\u003elarge wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Afterwards, the wine rests on its lees for about ten months, gaining greater structure and complexity of flavour. At the end of this prolonged ageing, the \u003cstrong\u003efinal blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is composed. The production process concludes with a two-month rest in the bottle, which helps to definitively stabilise the organoleptic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Praepositus line from the \u003cstrong\u003eAbbey of Novacella\u003c\/strong\u003e pays tribute to the figure of the Provosts who have historically led the monastery, celebrating a centuries-old winemaking tradition. This excellent \u003cstrong\u003epure Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the quintessence of the finest high-altitude vineyards, cultivated on the mineral-rich soils of the Isarco Valley. The patient ageing on the lees in steel and wood gives this white wine an unparalleled complexity, a quality that earned it the \u003cstrong\u003esilver medal\u003c\/strong\u003e at the renowned Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abbazia di Novacella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48518015385771,"sku":"63283","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/abbazia-di-novacella-praepositus-sauvignon-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}