Colterenzio Schreckbichl Pinot Nero

Lost most of its fruit.

Totally not what I thought it would be. I was expecting something a little more earthy, but it turned out to be pretty fruit forward. It started out aromatically challenged, but in the end showed some nice strawberry, tea and light wood scents. The strawberry was definitely evident on the palette, although it seemed a touch fake or sugarfied at first, almost like a cheap California Pinot. But it settled down with air and the finish got drier with a …

18c; bright, translucent copper-red; delicate floral nose, touch of anise, red fruit; well balanced, fresh acid and soft tannis, medium fruit; touch of schist, prominent anise, red fruit; a delicate, balanced wine; at <12 Euro an excellent QPR; 15