A solid production of 11,500 bottles, the Abbazia di Novacella 2019 Alto Adige Valle Isarco Sylvaner Praepositus takes a little longer to read and comprehend. Initially, the bouquet reveals crushed limestone and dusty mineral, with fresh lines and an overall simple approach. Sticking mainly to the basics, it shows struck match, fleshy white fruit and hints of petroleum or lacquer. The wine offers a lean-bodied approach, with some extra waxiness or oiliness on the close. It's an easy and well-valued choice for clam chowder.