Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy A great dry Riesling

A great dry Riesling

It still has a deep colour with little ageing on the rim

This is sufficiently accessible that it should be approachable young but allow for longer-term aging too if desired

This has to be the best wine ever produced at Catena

humus and earth possesses fine complexity

Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy A great dry RieslingThis is actually aromatically similar to the Richebourg at this early stage. While the medium weight flavors also possess solid mid palate concentration and a velvety mouth feel, the supporting tannins are somewhat drying and this tends to cut the finish short. There is a lot of gas present that undoubtedly contributes to the dryness and this is frankly hard to read. Note that my predicted range offers some benefit of the doubt though what is clear is