2019 Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC Pinot Noir Riserva "Baltasius", Alto Adige, Italy

Tart, slightly smoky, nutty, dried herbal and undergrowthy aroma of red and black berries with mushroomy notes and a hint of parsley. Ripe, quite dense, juicy fruit, fine, delicate sandy tannin and polished acidity, herbal-vegetable aromas in the background, a hint of juniper, persistent, has power but also subtlety, mushroomy notes again, some depth, smoky hints, has power and some warmth, very good, firm finish with some bitter-chocolatey wood notes.

Best to drink: Bis 2027+. What our ratings mean