2016 Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC Gries Lagrein Riserva, Alto Adige, Italy

Light earthy notes on the nose, partly dried vegetal notes, predominantly black bgerries, hint of juniper and licorice, some barrel notes. Tart fruit on the palate, slightly bitter and slightly sooty oak, dried vegetal and earthy notes, light salty notes, medium body, fairly persistent, slightly astringent, slightly brittle style, dried vegetal and earthy notes, more oak on a good to very good, juicy finish.

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