- 100% Ruländer (Pinot Gris)
- Permeable moraine deposits composed of mica schist, para gneiss and quartzite
- 600-750 meters in elevation
- South, south-east, south-west orientation
- 3/4 of the wine fermented and aged in stainless steel and 1/4 fermented in 30 hectolitre oak casks using natural yeasts
- 6,000 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
Italy
Region:
Trentino/Alto Adige
Appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Variety:
Pinot Gris/Grigio
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-NOV-01-24 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2025-08-15
"Salty and spicy with white-pepper and flinty aromas, this is light-bodied yet very savory and crisp with a polished finish. Drink now."
VinePair
Score
92
Date
2025-10-01
"Located in the town of Novacella in the Isarco River Valley, this estate was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. It is, to this day, one of the oldest working abbeys in Italy. They also make some incredible wine. This Pinot Grigio offers a compelling medium-bodied take on the grape with aromas of pears, honey, and minerals on the nose, and rich, ripe tropical fruit on the palate."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2025-11-15
"Fragrant with honeysuckle and verbena notes, this is mineral-driven and mouthwatering, with flavors of blood orange, nectarine, lime peel and ground ginger."A.N."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2023-05-24
"This textbook example of great Pinot Grigio opens with aromas of apple flesh, wildflowers and citrus oils. Textural and giving yet bright and energetic, the wine hops back and forth between giving peach and melon notes and then crushed rock, bitter almond and delicate flowers. Vibrant acidity keeps the wine moving forward with each sip‡it's a classic. ‡ Jeff Porter"
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-07-07
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
92
Date
2024-07-01
"Tangy and delicious, the 2023 Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio delivers aromas of tropical fruit, botanical herb and white stone fruit. On the creamy palate, tangy acidity accompanies banana, ripe pear and a hint of saline before a hazelnut close. Abv: 13% Kerin O™Keefe July 2024"
VinePair
Score
92
Date
2023-08-24
"Abbazia Di Novacella (The Abbey of the town of Novacella) has been in production since the 12th century in the region of Alto Adige in northern Italy. The Augustinian monks who steward the abbey make thoughtful, delicious wines at an incredible value like this Pinot Grigio. It has a full and round palate with joyful saline qualities that burst through the fruit. It is refreshing and deep at the same time."
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2024-05-09
"Sliced apples, pears and lemons on the nose, with some wet-stone minerality. It™s medium-bodied, very clean and flavorful. Drink now."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2024-12-31
"This Pinot Grigio exudes elegance with aromas of mixed apples, subtle floral notes, and a touch of fresh hops. The palate is well-rounded, with a seamless blend of crisp apple flavors and a gentle hint of minerality. Floral and refined, it showcases the quintessential characteristics of the region, offering a balanced and refreshing finish. " Jeff Porter"