The 2008 Kerner Praepositus shows a great deal of focus and energy in its white peaches, lime peel and flowers. This finely sculpted offering is a reference-point bottling for the region and happens to be plain delicious as well. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2013. Abbazia di Novacella is an excellent source for wines from Alto Adige loaded with varietal character. The entry-level whites (in the Alsatian-style bottles) are aged in steel. The entry-level reds are largely aged in cask while the wines from the top of the line Praepositus series see French oak.Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200