2017 Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva "Quintessenz", Alto Adige, Italy

Clear, firm, polished scent of black berries with a hint of cherries, moderate wood nuances and hinted at liquorice. Straightforward, quite juicy, partly preserved fruit, crumbly tannin, a little chocolate on the palate, nutty traces, somewhat spicy, relatively much melt-in-the-mouth, but still has a very good, relatively soft finish with partly preserved fruit

Best to drink: Mitte 2021 bis 2027+. What our ratings mean