2014 Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC Chardonnay Flora, Alto Adige, Italy

Vairly firm, surprisingly cool nose, citrus, stone and pomaceous fruit, mountain herbs, yeasty traces, some pineapple, white vegetables and fairly prominent mineral notes. Quite firm again on the palate, largely undeveloped, restrained, ripe, slightly creamy fruit, prominent yeasty notes, firm acidity, concentrated and persistent, noticeable tannic backbone provides good grip, good persistence, has some depth, tart herbaceous and elegant light vegetal aromas, hint of tobacco in the background, prominent mineral notes, white pepper, elegant mushroomy traces, hint of darek berries, full-bodied, very slightly off-dry, still young, bite and grip on a very good finish.

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