Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Abbazia di Novacella – Pinot Nero 2021
Alto Adige DOC – Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview:
From one of Europe’s northernmost vineyards, this Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) reflects the cool-climate precision of Alto Adige. Crafted by Abbazia di Novacella, a historic monastery estate dating back to the 12th century.

Aromas & Flavors:
Fresh red berries lead the way, cranberry, wild strawberry, and a hint of red currant. Subtle herbal notes and a whisper of spice frame the fruit beautifully.

Mouthfeel:
Light-bodied, crisp, and refreshingly acidic, with silky tannins and a clean, vibrant finish. This is a bright, lifted expression of Pinot Nero, leaning on freshness rather than weight.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or lighter pasta dishes. It also shines alongside charcuterie and alpine cheeses.

Verdict:
A lively, refreshing Pinot Nero that captures Alto Adige’s alpine terroir with finesse. Elegant and approachable, with just enough complexity to keep each sip engaging. Cheers!

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight:
Enjoyable slightly cooled, this Pinot Nero doubles as a versatile red for warmer days, a wonderful alpine expression that drinks beautifully outside the usual Pinot Noir framework. — 15 days ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.3

Excellent. — 5 months ago

Mary H

8.9

Beautiful aromas but sadly they faded quite quickly after opening. — 7 months ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

No formal notes, but delicious — 2 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Wunderbar! — 5 months ago

Caleb Kneip

9.0

Excellent example of Alto Adige. Plenty of mineral. Really lovely. — 6 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Way floral nose, minerals, acidity — 7 months ago

sasha

8.9

SMdC. 15€. Outstanding the first night with balanced Apple and straw notes with beautiful acidity. Sour the second night — 2 months ago

Lydia Barnett

9.0

Omg so delicious! — 5 months ago

Rob van Kalmthout

9.1

Ripe yellow fruit with some red berries in the background. Nice balance, pleasant acidity. Wonderful vintage 2019. Magnum still in cellar 😉👍 — 7 months ago