2017 Süd-Steiermark Ried Höchleit'n Riesling Reserve trocken, Styria/Steiermark, Austria

Very slightly floral, perfumed nose with vegetal to hinted herbal notes, stone and pomaceous fruit, citrus nuances and gooseberries. Ripe, somewhat developed, quite sweet fruit, waxy notes, light almondy-nutty traces, very fine acidity, good persistence, slightly muted on the palate, certain persistence and power, hints of bitterness, floral and delicately herbal tones, a hint of candy, peppery and chalky notes, also a hint of muted on the sweetish finish.

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