Abbazia was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustians are not monks in the sense that you may be familiar with: They have taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience to their superiors, but they also work to support themselves as a part of their community. To this end, the Abbey not only grows grapes for winemaking but also farms apples and vegetables, and there is a small school devoted primarily to studies of viticulture. 

A full-bodied, elegant white wine. White orchard fruit, Alpine herb, and spring blossom aromas waft out of the glass. The rounded, medium-bodied palate offers honeydew melon and ripe pear before closing on a hint of hazelnut. Powerful and nutty on the palate with a balanced finish.