2006 Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC Vernatsch "Galea", Alto Adige, Italy

Slightly jammy, partly dried red berries and plums on the nose, prominent mineral notes, almonds, floral nuances. Loads of ripe berry fruit on the palate, too, light roasted oaky notes, quite full-bodied, some smoke and dark chocolate, floral and herbaceous notes, more noticeable mineral notes, slightly astringent rough tannins, some oak on a fairly good finish.

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