Pinot Nero Riserva 'Praepositus' Abbazia di Novacella 2023
The Pinot Noir Reserve "Praepositus" from the ancient Alto Adige winery Abbazia di Novacella is a red wine that surprises with its elegance and sinuosity. The grapes of the eponymous vine are vinified in purity and aged for 24 months in French barriques and tonneaux, only after a 12-month rest in the bottle are they ready to be tasted. The ruby red color tinged with pink introduces a rich and intense olfactory profile with scents of underbrush and sweet spices. The taste is sumptuous, decisive, and envelops the palate in a velvety cloak
The Pinot Noir Reserve “Praepositus” is a label that is part of the high-profile wine range of the Abbazia di Novacella. It is made only with grapes from selected parcels that are particularly suited, representing the pinnacle of the estate. Vineyards that, due to altitude, soil, and climate, manage to express the best varietal characteristics of the noble Burgundian grape, combined with the typical fresh and mineral notes that characterize mountain wines as a true stylistic hallmark. It is a red of extraordinary elegance, which pairs very well with roasted white meats or oven-baked lamb with aromatic herbs.
The Pinot Noir “Praepositus” Reserve from the Abbazia di Novacella is one of the most interesting wines for its pronounced territorial typicity. The grapes come from the Cornaiano estate of the Abbazia di Novacella. The Appiano area is among the most suitable in the region for the cultivation of the Burgundy grape. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 380 meters above sea level with a north-facing exposure. The climate is cool, sunny, and breezy, and the soils are composed of integrated with ripe and fragrant fruit. The sip is agile, long, and has a rich aromatic facet, leading to a fresh and mineral finish.