Abbazia di Novacella 2012 Praepositus Passito Kerner (Alto Adige Valle Isarco)

Country: Italy

Province: Northeastern Italy

Region: Alto Adige Valle Isarco

Variety: Kerner

Winery: Abbazia di Novacella

Points: 93

Taster: Kerin O’Keefe

Heady scents of pressed jasmine, honey and candied orange waft out of the glass. The concentrated but elegant palate provides layers of mature apricot, lemon drop and ginger brightened by fresh acidity. It’s vibrant and well balanced, with a persistent finish.