2020 Nierstein Riesling VDP.Aus Ersten Lagen trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Firm and tart, almost cool, still yeasty aroma of citrus fruits and stone fruits with smoky nuances, some herbs, partly dark but also light, chalky minerality and quite clearly black berries. Juicy, tart, again firmly knitted fruit, nutty and yeasty and dried planty to tobacco aromas, very fine, lively acidity, noticeable grip of ripe tannin, lasting, somewhat blackberry and smoky, very good, taut, tangy and mineral finish. Has class.

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