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Discover the vibrant Abbazia di Novacella Kloster Neustift Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC, a refreshing Italian white wine with notes of herbs, green apple, and elderflower. Perfect for seafood and vegetarian dishes.
Abbazia di Novacella (Kloster Neustift in German) is an historic producer in the northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige. The portfolio is made up of a wide range of whites and reds and dessert wines made from Germanic and Italian varieties.
The winery (Stiftskeller) is centred around an old monastic building that suffered considerable fire damage in 1190 and underwent a rebuild sometime between 1198 and 1218. The winery is as old as the monastery itself, with records dating it back to 1142 making it one of the world’s oldest still-operating wineries.
It has always been prosperous, with the lands and vineyards initially given to the property by Reginbert of Säben. The monastery was formally handed ownership of the vineyards in 1177 by Pope Alexander III. Many local grape growers still turn their fruit over to the monastery to be made into wine.
The winery’s vineyards sit at altitudes between 260-900 meters (850-2950 feet). 70 percent of all vineyards are given over to white wine production. The winery practices sustainable viticulture and has been carbon-neutral since 1992. The wines are prided for their good quality and ability to age and consist of two main lines.
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