Alcohol: ~13 %
Grape(s): Schiava
Location: Valle Isarco, Alto Adige, Italy
Tasting Notes: Bright, light ruby red. Fresh wild strawberry, cherry and subtle almond notes on the nose; juicy, soft and lightly structured on the palate with a clean, easy finish.
Notes: A light, fruit-driven red from Alto Adige's traditional Schiava (Vernatsch) grape, fermented in stainless steel and made for easy, chillable drinking.
Food Pairing: Speck and charcuterie, tomato-based pasta, roast chicken, and soft cheeses.
Winery Story: Abbazia di Novacella is an Augustinian monastery founded in 1142 near Bressanone in the Valle Isarco, one of Italy's northernmost wine regions. Its estate vineyards sit between roughly 1,970 and 2,950 feet in the Alps, producing mineral-driven, precise wines that have made it one of Alto Adige's most respected producers.
