2011 Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC Kermesse, Alto Adige, Italy

Firm, tart, somewhat smoky-roasty aroma of black berries and sour cherries with nutty wood aromas, herbal malt, some liquorice, cigar ash, a little long pepper, juniper and earthy notes. Powerful and melting in the mouth, ripe, somewhat compote-like, but also quite juicy fruit with slightly vegetal aromas reminiscent of dried tomatoes and peppers, again some pepper, Provence herbs, a hint of caramel and tobacco, quite dense and persistent on the palate, delicate acid bite, some warmth, sweet wood tones, still gaining depth with air, quite complex, very good finish

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