Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Abbazia di Novacella – Pinot Nero 2021
Alto Adige DOC – Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview:
From one of Europe’s northernmost vineyards, this Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) reflects the cool-climate precision of Alto Adige. Crafted by Abbazia di Novacella, a historic monastery estate dating back to the 12th century.

Aromas & Flavors:
Fresh red berries lead the way, cranberry, wild strawberry, and a hint of red currant. Subtle herbal notes and a whisper of spice frame the fruit beautifully.

Mouthfeel:
Light-bodied, crisp, and refreshingly acidic, with silky tannins and a clean, vibrant finish. This is a bright, lifted expression of Pinot Nero, leaning on freshness rather than weight.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or lighter pasta dishes. It also shines alongside charcuterie and alpine cheeses.

Verdict:
A lively, refreshing Pinot Nero that captures Alto Adige’s alpine terroir with finesse. Elegant and approachable, with just enough complexity to keep each sip engaging. Cheers!

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight:
Enjoyable slightly cooled, this Pinot Nero doubles as a versatile red for warmer days, a wonderful alpine expression that drinks beautifully outside the usual Pinot Noir framework. — 16 days ago

Angela Sanks

9.9

Cherry, blackberry, elegant tannins, soft velvet finish, lingers, delicious $125btl — 7 months ago

Anthony Auger

8.9

Stonefruit aroma reminding me of nectarine and bing cherry with some delicate florals in the background. Tart and juicy body with hints of mandarin orange. Grapefruit drying finish. Pretty nice sparkling. — 3 years ago

David Koenen

9.2

Degorgement: February 2025 — 15 days ago

Mary H

8.9

Beautiful aromas but sadly they faded quite quickly after opening. — 7 months ago

jochen rueckert

9.3

Pineal d'aunis — a year ago

Andrew Shaheen

9.0

Super fun wine — 4 months ago

Angelo Casagrande

8.9

Visited this vineyard a few years ago. Beautiful area and nice people. The Pinot is quite fragrant. Light, strawberry is the primary flavor. Finishes a little thin. Enjoyed with some apps. — 7 months ago

romo

8.9

Nice texture, but that’s about it. — 10 months ago

Aimee Gilchrist

9.5

Bright, light Pinot Nero with delicate tart cherry notes. — 3 years ago