2016 Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling, Rheinhessen, Germany

Fairly cool nose, vegetal, floral and earthy notes, citrus and stone fruit, mineral notes, hint of capers. Ripe, sweetish, juicy, creamy fruit on the palate, prominent yeasty as well as vegetal and herbaceous aromas, very elegant, lively acidity, light tannic grip, good substance and persistence, still largely undeveloped, slightly creamy with slightly noticeable warm alcohol, floral traces, hint of red berries, some depth, still very young, nutty traces, hint of sugar candy, very good grippy, sweetish, juicy, spicy finish.

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