Besides the rich library and the cultural events, Novacella is well-known for its cellar too, which, together with woods and fields, guarantees the economic independence of the Abbey.
For centuries, along the sunny slopes of the area, vineyards, that produce precious white grapes, had been cultivated. According to an old tradition, grapes are worked in the cellar of the abbey originating the typical white wines of the Isarco valley. Silvaner, Müller Thurgau, flavoured Traminer, Kerner, Pinot grigio and Veltliner produced here are easily identifiable with the name of Novacella. Two other vineyards near Bolzano produce excellent red wines too.
Opening hours wine shop
Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wine tastings
The abbey offer tastings of all of the products made on-site: our wines, our liquors, our apple and elderflower juice, as well as our Novacella herb tea as well as hearty Tyrolean snacks with speck, smoked sausages, and different kinds of cheese and a choice of the best South Tyrolean breads.
Guided tour of the vineyards with tasting
The guided tour through the vineyards and tasting of four wines lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Participation in the guided tour through the vineyards is only possible with prior booking.
- Children under the age of 12 are not included in the tasting.
- The production cellar cannot be visited.
- Dogs and other animals are not allowed at the tasting.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri at 16.00
Saturday at 14.30
Price: 25€ per person
Deluxe guided tour
During the tour, guests will visit the cloistered rooms, including the organ, abbots' and library galleries, and the Artmanno chapel, a Baroque/Rococo jewel.
During this experience, guests will have the opportunity to taste three 'itinerant' wines at as many 'strategic' points in the monastery, chosen according to weather conditions and the tour guide.
Finally, the experience concludes with a tasting of raw-milk alpine cheeses, niche products 'pampered' by Hans Baumgartner, a French affineur in the area. These cheeses are matured in a bunker dating back to World War II and are paired with five wines from the Praepositus line.
Hours on request
Price € 150 per person
Booking for guided tours
Tel: 0472 694951
booking@kloster-neustift.it
