2004 Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC Chardonnay Cornell, Alto Adige, Italy

Spicy oak on the nose, with melon, lemon, stone fruit and dried herbs. More prominent oak on the palate, which is quite well balanced by the lively acidity, the clean fruit and the creaminess, has some substance, slightly astringent tannins, mineral notes, more herbaceous notes, attractive to good finish.

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