Gewurztraminer 'Praepositus' Abbazia di Novacella 2024
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The Gewürztraminer "Praepositus" from the Abbey of Novacella is an aromatic white wine that comes from vineyards grown at about 650 meters altitude, ensuring a perfect ripening of the grapes. The glass fills with pale yellow with sporadic golden reflections, due to the short aging in steel tanks, and the nose is intoxicated with typical aromas of the grape variety: white flowers, tropical fruit and light herbaceous hints. On the palate, it is aromatic, lively and fresh with a mineral finish
The Gewürztraminer “Praepositus” from the Abbey of Novacella is born in one of the oldest wineries in Europe. Within the walls of this wonderful complex of Augustinian monks, wine has been produced since 1142, and even today the Abbey represents an important reference point for viticulture in the Isarco Valley. The very cool climate, the altitude of the vineyards, and the significant temperature variations between day and night have proven ideal for the cultivation of the most famous white grape varieties native to Central Europe. Gewürztraminer, in particular, expresses itself with a profile of great territorial recognition, with a fresh and elegant character that makes it an excellent table companion for pairing with spicy and flavorful dishes of Asian cuisine.
The Gewürztraminer “Praepositus” is one of the most interesting and personality-rich whites from the Abbey of Novacella. The grapes come from a selection of vineyards in the Bressanone basin, which, due to their south-facing exposure and the age of the vines, guarantee superior quality clusters every year. They are located about 650 meters above sea level, an altitude that guarantees a cool climate and a slow, balanced maturation. The soils are composed of ancient glacial moraine deposits, with abundant presence of quartz, gneiss, and mica schist. At the end of the harvest operations, the grapes are gently pressed, and the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 17 °C. Before proceeding to bottling, the wine matures in steel tanks for at least 10 months.
The Gewürztraminer “Praepositus” from the Abbey of Novacella is a bottle of extraordinary taste balance, which manages to combine the natural tendency towards opulence of the grape variety with the slender profile typical of mountain wines. To the eye, it presents a light yellow color with slight golden reflections. The olfactory profile is rich and exuberant, with floral aromas of rose petals, citrus zest, lime, cedar, grapefruit, aromas of passion fruit, lychee, tropical fruit, peach, apricot, hints of ginger, coriander, and soft oriental spices. The sip is seductive, smooth, and aromatic, with ripe fruit and complex aromas, crossed by a pleasant trail salty. The finish is pleasantly fresh and mineral.