2017 Nierstein Ölberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs, Rheinhessen, Germany

Firm nose, still very reductive, hint of smoked bacon, still has a touch of sulphur, vegetal, herbaceous and floral notes, citrus and stone fruit, prominent mineral notes. Fairly juicy, sweetish, partly preserved fruit on the palate, prominent yeasty notes, light vegetal and herbaceous notes reminiscent of parsley, light floral aromas, has good substance and persistence in spite of the low alcohol, lively, elegant acidity, integrated tannins provide some grip, hint of red berries in the background, salty mineral traces, smoky traces, some acid bite and grip on a very good, firm, sweetish, juicy finish. Opens up with aeration.

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