Abbazia di Novacella
Praepositus Gewurztraminer 2024
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco Traminer Aromatico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Aging | Vinification and maturation in stainless steel; bottle ageing for approximately 3 months. |
- Type: Still white wine made from 100% Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige DOC
- Aromas: Scents of orange, rose petals, lychee, ginger and coriander
- Palate: Juicy and spicy flavour, round, with fresh minerality and a long finish
- Production: Vinification in stainless steel at 20°C and 3 months of bottle ageing
- Serving: 14.5% alcohol, serve at 10–12 °C. Rated 93 points by James Suckling
Description
What type of wine it is
The Praepositus from Abbazia di Novacella is a still white wine with an intense aromatic profile, a faithful expression of **Gewürztraminer** grapes from the Alto Adige Controlled Designation of Origin, vinified in stainless steel. The bouquet is distinguished by its definition, with clear notes of orange, rose petals, lychee, ginger and coriander. On the palate, it is **juicy and spicy**, balanced by a fresh mineral vein that amplifies its long persistence. This label boasts a precise varietal identity and excellent **ageing potential**.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the Bressanone basin and in Varna, in the heart of the **Isarco Valley**, in vineyards situated between 600 and 650 metres above sea level, with an optimal south and south-west exposure. The soils have a light, stony **morainic matrix**, rich in gravel, micaceous schist and quartzite—essential elements for infusing mineral freshness. High-density Guyot training with low yields ensures **even ripening** and a distinct aromatic complexity in the grapes processed by Abbazia di Novacella.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place between mid and late October, the ideal time to capture the full aromatic maturity of the **Gewürztraminer**. Fermentation takes place at a **controlled temperature** to protect the most delicate aromas. The entire vinification and maturation cycle takes place in **stainless steel tanks**, a choice intended to preserve the purity of the flavour profile and the integrity of the fruit. Excellent served chilled, this white pairs perfectly with gorgonzola risottos, shellfish and dishes based on **oriental spices**.
History and interesting facts
The 2024 Traminer Aromatico Praepositus originates in the historic Novacella Abbey, one of the oldest wineries in the world. Managed by Augustinian canons, the estate preserves a monastic tradition based on meticulous craftsmanship. The clusters ripen on the suited moraine soils of Bressanone and Varna, giving life to a wine that combines culture and oenological excellence, awarded 93 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2024
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 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 Gewurztraminer 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Abbazia di Novacella |
| Story | History and interesting facts The 2024 Traminer Aromatico Praepositus originates in the historic Novacella Abbey, one of the oldest wineries in the world. Managed by Augustinian canons, the estate preserves a monastic tradition based on meticulous craftsmanship. The clusters ripen on the suited moraine soils of Bressanone and Varna, giving life to a wine that combines culture and oenological excellence, awarded 93 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Bressanone and Varna |
| Soil composition | Silty-sandy gravel of morainic origin |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | Six thousand |
| Yield per hectare | 35 hectolitres |
| Harvest | End of October |
| Fermentation temperature | Approximately 20 °C |
| Production technique | Vinification and maturation in stainless steel; bottle ageing for 3 months |
| Wine making | Harvested in late/mid-October; controlled fermentation (approximately 20 °C) to preserve the aromas; vinification and maturation entirely in stainless steel tanks; bottle ageing for approximately 3 months (2 months prior to commercialisation). |
| Aging | Vinification and maturation in stainless steel; bottle ageing for approximately 3 months. |
| Total acidity | 4.6 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |