The 2008 Veltliner is beautifully delineated in its suggestions of passion fruit, melon, sweet spices and minerals, all of which come together with remarkable grace. The wine reveals superb clarity and delineation at this level. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011.Abbazia di Novacella is a reliable source for fairly-priced wines from Alto Adige that express plenty of varietal and regional character. These entry-level wines are all aged in stainless steel.Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200