Abbazia di Novacella Alto Adige Valle Isarco Kerner 2024 (750ml)
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Description
Abbazia di Novacella sits in the Valle Isarco, a cool subregion of Alto Adige in the far north of Italy where Kerner, a German-Austrian hybrid varietal, thrives. This 2024 is a crisp, mineral white wine made in the monastery's elegant house style.
The wine opens with bright citrus and green herbal notes, lime zest threading through sour melon and a hint of spiced ginger. It's energetic and finely tuned on the palate, with tart acidity and a light, delicate body. Yellow plum and orchard fruit provide a subtle core of flavor, while leafy, ferny undertones and dairy notes give it texture and grip. The finish is clean and lemony, with a whisper of salt that adds intrigue and keeps the wine on your tongue. This is best enjoyed fresh, in its youthful vigor.
Expert Reviews
This has a bright, citrusy, leafy profile with yellow plums and ferns. Tart on the palate with zesty acidity, light body and dairy flavors. The lemony finish is polished yet not long. Drink now.
The 2024 Kerner opens with a spicy blend of lime zest, sour melon and fermented ginger. It is energetic and finessed, yet it has a solid core of citrus-infused orchard fruits that adds cheek-pinching tension. Sweet herbal tones resonate as the 2024 tapers off with admirable length and a gentle saline tinge that lingers.