2017 Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Firm, tart nose, still slightly reductive, vegetal, herbaceous and prominent mineral notes, restrained citrus and peach aromas, delicate ethereal notes. Ripe, juicy, slightly offdry fruit on the palate, lively, very elegant acidity, yeasty notes, integrated tannins, persistent and gripping, floral traces, hint of dark berries, good depth, peppery traces in the background, hint of tobacco, still slightly muted on a very good, firm fairly cool, juicy finish. Needs time to mature.

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