2016 Eisacktal / Val d'Isarco DOC Kerner passito Nectaris, Alto Adige, Italy

Fairly cool nose, light nutty and delicate floral notes, light dried vegetal and herbaceous notes, candied yellow fruit, touch of mint, mountain flowers and earthy traces. Very sweet, fairly concentrated fruit on the palate, touch of medicinal herbs, elegant, lively acidity, persistent, has grip and clear contours, not particularly deep, stinging nettles, sage and a hint of black tea in the background, earthy and salty notes, noticeable warm feel in spite of the low alcohol, good to very good, slightly perfumed finish.

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