2013 Azienda Vinicola Falkenstein Riesling

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 89.1 points

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  4/23/2021 - olracx62 wrote: 90 Points

  still youthful with some acidity still there. Hydrocarbon and petroleum seductive as always. After a hard intense work for GM on M+B

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  2/7/2021 - olracx62 wrote: 91 Points

  this riesling from Val Venosta is always at the top. 2013 vintage - slightly below 2012 - appears youthful with no signs of age and all the typical notes of Falkenstein : hints of hydrocarbons at the nose, balanced and mouthfilling acidity at the palate with notes of while flowers and acacia. Best paired with linguine and squids but truly enjoyable also alone. Wide drinking window open

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  3/16/2020 - olracx62 wrote: 90 Points

  seductive flint stone at the nose but at the palate this vintage is not as well integrated as 2012. Complex and elegant but still a food wine at this moment in time, lacking some pleasantness. In a smart working day while covid days flow slow and lonely in the lockdown

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  1/1/2018 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:

  I'd first tried this about a month ago, buying just one bottle. I liked it so much, I bought four more at the next opportunity. I'm already thinking I'd like a few more, but the 2014 and 2015 are out and maybe I need to find some of those, instead. That said, I'll be sure to visit their stand at this year's VinItaly, and maybe even schedule a visit to Naturno/Alto Adige, as well. About the wine, the straw>golden yellow hue, its bright, clear package is classy and cheerful. Sure enough, there's a good level of fruit on the palate, but it's dry; the additional extract is supported by a good level of fresh acidity. Flavors and aromas are on the citric, soil and white fruit side of things - though there is a tropical feel about it, too. A lovely mouthfeel and a med>med+ finish complete the package. In summary, this is very well-grown, and it's clear to me that the winemaker has a skilled hand in the cellar, too. 13,0% abv., drink over the next 4-5 years. Excellent as an aperitvo or with a meal. A solid value, and a fun wine. recommended+
  
  
  
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  2/20/2017 - FransS wrote: 91 Points

  Still available in Hotel Armentarola and again lovely, although a bit rough due to its body and abundant ripe acidity in the backbone; real class.

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