Erste Neue 2013 Lareith Lagrein (Alto Adige)

Country: Italy / Lareith
Variety: Lagrein Northeastern Italy
Winery: Erste Neue / Alto Adige

This opens with hushed scents of dark berry, baking spice and a whisper of violet while the firm palate offers black cherry, black pepper and a cocoa note. Astringent tannins lead up to the rather abrupt finish.