Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift)
Valle Isarco / Eisacktaler Pinot Nero
Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Balanced, fruity and slightly spicy, long and elegant. A nice Pinot Noir from Alto Adige
Balanced, fruity and slightly spicy, long and elegant. A nice Pinot Noir from Alto Adige
Mar 25th, 2018Logan berries (or some other over ripe obnoxious berry from the mountains), dust, and salt...it's thin and I can see it working with the right food...maybe lasagna? I don't know.
Logan berries (or some other over ripe obnoxious berry from the mountains), dust, and salt...it's thin and I can see it working with the right food...maybe lasagna? I don't know.
Jul 22nd, 2015Dry and dusty, with firm but background tannins.
Dry and dusty, with firm but background tannins.
Dec 11th, 2014
Mixed berries, sage, spicy.
Mixed berries, sage, spicy.
May 19th, 2014
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.
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.
Very nice elegant wine. Well balanced. Has nice acidity, decent tannins, and some tart berries fruit profile. Nice food wine. Buy again. Very good weekday wine.
Very nice elegant wine. Well balanced. Has nice acidity, decent tannins, and some tart berries fruit profile. Nice food wine. Buy again. Very good weekday wine.
Oct 29th, 2020Fresh cherries and loganberries, light and simple... yet quite drinkable.
Fresh cherries and loganberries, light and simple... yet quite drinkable.
Feb 13th, 2018