PRAEPOSITUS KERNER PASSITO Alto Adige Isarco Valley DOC

PRAEPOSITUS KERNER PASSITO Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC

The PRAEPOSITUS KERNER PASSITO from Abbazia di Novacella is a sweet wine from South Tyrol of great finesse, an expression of the Valle Isarco DOC and the Kerner grape variety. It is made from selected grapes that are left to dry on racks for several months, to obtain a rich, concentrated, and harmonious passito, capable of uniting aromatic intensity and balance.

Territory and wine style

The production takes place between Bressanone, Varna, and Naz-Sciaves, in a mountainous context suited for the cultivation of wines with a fresh and clear profile. The vineyards are located between 600 and 750 meters above sea level on gravelly and loamy-sandy soils of morainic origin, with a south and southwest exposure. This environment contributes to giving aromatic precision, tasting tension, and an elegant imprint, well recognizable in the style of the PRAEPOSITUS KERNER PASSITO. The prolonged drying concentrates sugars and substance, while the steel vinification helps preserve the cleanliness, definition, and fragrance of the fruit.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a bright and luminous golden yellow color. The bouquet is intense and enveloping, with notes of acacia honey, dried apricots, pear compote, and exotic hints of pineapple. On the palate, it is decidedly sweet, soft, and concentrated, supported by an elegant structure and a freshness that avoids a feeling of heaviness. The persistence is long and pleasantly aromatic, with a rich and harmonious finish that invites another sip.

Recommended pairings

The PRAEPOSITUS KERNER PASSITO is ideal with dry pastries, fruit tarts, strudel, almond desserts, and desserts based on ripe or candied fruit. It also pairs well with blue cheeses or long-aged cheeses, where the sweetness of the wine finds a balanced and pleasant contrast. It can accompany important moments at the end of a meal or be served alone, as a meditation wine.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature for the PRAEPOSITUS KERNER PASSITO is between 8 and 10 °C. To best appreciate its aromatic complexity, it is advisable to serve it cool but not too cold, in order to enhance both the sweet component and the depth of the olfactory profile.

Why buy it

It is a refined choice for those looking for a characterful South Tyrolean passito, capable of offering sweetness, elegance, and territorial identity. The signature of Abbazia di Novacella, combined with the Kerner grape variety and the vocation of the Valle Isarco, makes this wine an original proposal with great personality. Perfect for enriching the cellar with a label for special occasions or to provide a memorable finish to an important dinner.