Girlan Lagrein Alto Adige Laurin 2003

Deeply colored red with purple hues. A smooth and cool nose of blackberries and blueberries mixed with some floral accents, almond skin, and a slight dry earth note. On the palate this wine is full, chewy and smooth, with lots of vanilla and almond nuttiness, along with juicy blueberries and black cherries. Juicy and high toned acidity is the only thing keeping this wine from sliding into the "overripe" category, but overall a pretty tasty and complex little wine.