Trentino producer specializing in traditional-method sparkling wines (Trento DOC), focusing on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with artisanal production rooted in the local territory.
Founded in the early 1970s by a group of enthusiasts including oenologist Luciano Lunelli, the winery takes its name from the image of the monk associated with the history of sparkling wine. The first cuvée dates back to the 1970s, and since then the winery has established itself in the Trentodoc scene thanks to a production focused on Traditional Method sparkling wines and growth based on quality-driven choices and extended aging.
Production philosophy
Artisanal production with careful attention at every stage of the traditional method: grape selection, meticulous cellar work and long periods of aging on the lees. The approach emphasizes the terroir of Trentino, focusing on elegance, finesse of the perlage and consistent quality rather than on large volumes.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located on the hills between Trento and Lavis, in the mountainous and hilly landscape typical of Trentino. Traditional practices such as the pergola trentina are used in some parcels, and the grapes come from the most suitable areas of the DOC Trento.
Awards and recognition
Numerous national accolades; the official website lists, among other awards and mentions, the inclusion of Cuvée dell'Abate Riserva 2004 among the best sparkling wines and several awards granted to the estate's wines in recent years.
Characteristics
Grape varieties
Chardonnay
Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco
Hectares
11.0
Bottles per year
60000
What makes it distinctive
Exclusive focus on Trentodoc sparkling wines produced using the Traditional Method.
Predominant use of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Artisanal production with extended aging on the lees
Headquarters and bottles linked to the Trento area