The estate’s 2005 Praepositus Lagrein Riserva is a dark, brooding wine bursting with the essence of smoke, melted road tar, wild herbs, spices and blackberry jam. Made in an intense, full-bodied style, it offers superb depth and outstanding length. Only the drying tannins on the finish keep the score from going higher. Still, this is a much improved bottling from Abbazia di Novacella. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015.
Abbazia di Novacella is located in one of the most breathtakingly beautiful corners of Italy. The estate makes a wide range of wines across different levels of quality, as is the custom in these parts. The single-variety wines (in the Alsatian-style bottles) are aged in steel and made in a fresh style. The high-end Praepositus wines offer greater complexity and structure. I am happy to report that the Praepositus line, the reds in particular, are being made in a far more elegant style than has been the case in the recent past.
Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200
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