What kind of wine is Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Abbazia di Novacella?

Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Abbazia di Novacella is an aromatic white wine born in the heart of Alto Adige, one of Italy's most renowned wine regions. Produced from the ancient abbey's own vineyards, this Gewürztraminer perfectly expresses the territory, combining elegance, fragrance, and typicity. It is a white wine with a distinct personality: fresh, aromatic, and slightly mineral, capable of combining intensity and finesse thanks to the unique microclimate and the attention of the monastic winemakers during vinification.

Vintage Details

The 2024 vintage in Alto Adige was characterized by balanced temperatures and good day-night temperature swings, a crucial factor in preserving the aromas of aromatic grape varieties like Gewürztraminer. The grapes matured gradually, ensuring a perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, and varietal aromas. The result is a harmonious and clean wine that retains all the natural fragrance of the grape.

Vinification and Aging

The vinification of Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Abbazia di Novacella takes place exclusively in stainless steel tanks. This choice allows the intense and floral aromas of the grape to remain unaltered and enhances its natural freshness. After controlled-temperature fermentation, the wine ages for a few months on its fine lees (a natural deposit of yeasts that increases structure and roundness), then it is bottled and offered in its most authentic and fragrant form, without any wood aging.

Tasting Notes

Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Abbazia di Novacella is a seductive wine that captivates at first glance and then surprises with its aromatic complexity and balanced taste.

Color

Visually, it presents a luminous straw yellow with golden reflections, a sign of the grape's maturity and fullness.

Nose

The aroma is intense and enveloping: notes of tropical fruit and rose petals stand out, accompanied by nuances of sweet spices and fresh citrus. The bouquet is complex but balanced, typical of the best Alto Adige Gewürztraminer.

Palate

On the palate, it reveals itself to be full and soft, balanced by a lively freshness and a touch of minerality that gives it depth. The finish is persistent, with pleasant floral and citrus notes that invite another sip.

What dishes to pair with Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Abbazia di Novacella

This Gewürztraminer is perfect as a protagonist at the table thanks to its versatility. It pairs wonderfully with:

• Asian or spicy dishes (curries, vegetable woks, Thai dishes);
• fresh or medium-intensity blue cheeses;
• seafood appetizers and shellfish;
• vegetarian dishes and aromatic salads.

Also ideal on its own, as a conversation wine or to accompany an elegant aperitif.

Storage and Aging: How to store Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Abbazia di Novacella wine

This wine best expresses its liveliness in the first few years after the harvest. It is recommended to store it in a cool place, away from light and at a constant temperature, preferably horizontally if the bottle is sealed with a cork stopper. The Alto Adige Gewürztraminer DOC 2024 - Abbazia di Novacella can evolve pleasantly for 2-3 years, maintaining its aromas and freshness, but it offers its most fragrant and immediate character within the first twelve months.