Abbazia di Novacella, Pinot Grigio, 2019

Bright lime, tart green apple, honeysuckle, white rose.  Gentle giving of white peach and tangerine on the palate, delivered with bright acidity.  Abbazia di Novacella, is a historic Estate and Abbey, one of the oldest active wineries in the world, dating back to the 1100's.  As early as in 1177, Pope Alexander III. confirmed the Monastery’s ownership of vineyards in the vicinity. As proven by archeological finds, viticulture has been practiced on the protected slopes of the Isarco Valley for more than 2,500 years.  Mostly fermented in stainless steel with some in oak cask.  

Alto Adiga Valle Isarco, Italy