The 2008 Lagrein (aged in cask) is a soft, harmonious red with beautiful fruit, lovely overall balance and little of the rusticity that typically is found in Lagreins at this level. 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