In the heart of the Isarco Valley, Grüner Veltliner takes on a precise, immediate Alpine character. Abbazia di Novacella's 2025 vintage is made from 100% Grüner Veltliner grown in the Bressanone basin, where altitude, morainic soils and marked temperature swings support freshness and aromatic definition.

An Alpine white with green apple and pepper

The style is driven by fresh fruit: green apple aromas lead into a juicy, fruity and savoury palate, followed by the variety's characteristic peppery note on the finish. Dry, lively and food-friendly, it combines clarity and freshness without unnecessary weight.

Vineyards and winemaking

The vineyards lie in the Bressanone basin at 650 to 750 metres above sea level, on light, gravelly morainic soils containing mica schist, paragneiss and quartzite. Fermentation and maturation take place three quarters in stainless steel and one quarter in 30 hl oak casks, followed by around 6 months of ageing.

Food pairing and serving

Serve at 8-10 °C. The winery recommends it with cured salmon and potato rösti, vegetable strudel with chive sauce, and stuffed peppers. It is enjoyable young, while the producer indicates an ageing potential of around 4-6 years. The 2025 vintage was also awarded 92/100 by James Suckling.