2003 Leithaberg trocken V.T.S., Burgenland, Austria

Slightly jammy nose, partly overripe black berries and cherries, hint of red berries, light nutty notes, dissolute vegetal notes and some mouldy wood. Very ripe, soft, predominantly dark fruit on the palate, delicately tart nutty and oaky notes, fine tannins, very creamy with noticeable alcohol, good persistence, touch of mint in the background, light malted notes, has some depth, initially dissolute contours, but becomes clearer and more firm with aeration, light spice, prominent alcohol on an otherwise very good finish.

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