Sauvignon, Abbazia di Novacella

91

2020-08-10

This lies in the realm of gooseberries, showing lots of varietal character. Full-bodied with tangy acidity and bright fruit. Flavorful finish. Drink now.

90

2019-11-07

Sliced kiwi fruit, guava peel and fresh herbs make for an enjoyable sauvignon. Very tangy on the medium-bodied palate with a ton of acidity. Medium on the finish. Drink now.

91

2020-11-02

The 2018 Sauvignon bursts from the glass with yellow and green citrus intensity, complemented by crushed stone and sweet florals. It’s pure, streamlined and poised from the very first sip, leaning more on savory minerality and zesty acids than fruit, yet still fully satisfying, leaving a clean and cheek-puckering sensation in its wake. I can’t help but feel like the real value to be found from the Abbazia di Novacella lineup is in their entry-level bottlings, and this Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect example of that.