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Abbazia di Novacella is Italy’s northernmost winery, located 1,800 feet above sea level in the Isarco Valley of the Alto Adige region. The winery’s focus is on fresh, aromatic, cool-climate white wines, many of which are made from grapes of Germanic origin.

From Abbazia di Novacella, Italy’s northernmost winery, specializing in cool-climate white wines, the Praepositus wines are the abbey’s prized labels and are rare and in short supply.

89 points The Wine Advocate:Bodegas Berroja’s pale straw-colored 2010 Berroia is a blend of 85% Hondarribi Zuri with the balance Riesling and Folle Blanche. This enticing effort receives a nice aromatic lift from its Riesling component along with floral, mineral, green apple, and saline notes. Crisp, savory, and well-balanced, this value priced effort is meant for drinking over the next 12-18 months.

88 points The Wine Advocate:The entry-level 2010 Fefinanes was fermented and aged in stainless steel. Mineral, melon, and lemon zest inform the nose of this crisp, vibrant, savory offering. This well-balanced effort will drink nicely for another 2-3 years. Jay Miller

91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:Pale gold. Assertive aromas of lime and pear, with a subtle mineral undertone and suave floral qualities. Clean and brisk but nicely concentrated, with high-pitched citrus flavors giving way to richer quince, pear and nectarine. The very persistent finish leaves notes of bitter lime zest and minerals behind. I really like this wine's blend of power and vivacity

The aromas of fresh, sweet white and yellow peaches blend with a hint of lemon zest on the nose; generous and juicy, with a touch of sea salt and mineral backbone, that gives just the right amount of lift on the palate. All tank made; 100% organic (ECOCERT certified). North Berkeley Imports