Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Gruner Veltliner 2016

Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Gruner Veltliner 2016

Abbazia di Novacella, 0,75 l - 14.00%
100% Veltliner

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Trentino Alto Adige - Italy
White still

How to serve

Serve at:

08 - 10°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Young and Fresh White Wines
Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Gruner Veltliner 2016
Vivid green color, herb and pepper nose with lots of intensity; concentrated, ripe, full and delicately aromatic on the palate with a subtle herby lift; long with a hint of spice on the finish.

Colour

Vivid green.

Bouquet

Herb and pepper nose with lots of intensity.

Flavour

Concentrated, ripe, full and delicately aromatic on the palate with a subtle herby lift; long with a hint of spice on the finish.

Pairing

Extremely versatile, Veltliner goes especially well with stir-fry dishes, light meat dishes flavoured with coriander and cumin, and wonderful with meatier white fish like bass and cod, and all shellfish.

Fish
Shellfish

Features

Name Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Gruner Veltliner 2016
Type White still
Classification DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco Veltliner
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Veltliner
Country Italy
Region Trentino Alto Adige
Origin Varna (BZ)
Climate Altitude: 1969-2461 feet (600-750 m. a.s.l.). Exposure: south-southwest.
Soil composition Gravelly morainal deposits.
Cultivation system Guyot
No. plants per hectare 6000 – 7000
Yield per hectare 60 hl
Harvest October
Fermentation temperature Approx. 20 °C
Vinification In stainless steel tanks.
Ageing 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Total acidity 5.80 gr/L
Residual sugars 3.50 gr/L
Production year 6,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Extremely versatile, Veltliner goes especially well with stir-fry dishes, light meat dishes flavoured with coriander and cumin, and wonderful with meatier white fish like bass and cod, and all shellfish.

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Vintage

xtraWine
89/100 
2016
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2014
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2014
James Suckling
93/100 
2014
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2014
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2014
Robert Parker
90/100 
2013
Vinous
92/100 
2013
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