Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2024

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.