The terraced Novacella Vineyards on the Abbazia di Novacella estate. (Photo: Albert Ceolan) Founded by Augustinian monks in the 12th century, Abbazia di Novacella remains a working monastery as well as a winery, the latter specializing in white varieties of Alto Adige such as kerner, a crossing between riesling and schiava grossa. Nestled in Alto Adige's