2016 Franz Haas Pinot Nero Alto Adige Pònkler
Franz Haas's 2016 Pinot Nero Pònkler comes from Alto Adige, a region in northern Italy known for its cool climate and ideal conditions for Pinot Noir. This wine combines finesse with elegance, offering a refined expression of the Pònkler vineyard's terroir.
About Franz Haas
Franz Haas is a family-run winery that has been producing high-quality wines in Alto Adige for generations. Their focus is on meticulous vineyard care and a vinification process that emphasizes the pure expression of the grapes. The result is wines that are both fresh and complex, with a clear regional signature.
The 2016 vintage
The 2016 Franz Haas Pinot Nero Pònkler from Alto Adige is among Italy's most refined Pinot Noirs. Sourced from a high-altitude vineyard on volcanic porphyry soil, this wine displays an unparalleled combination of power and elegance. Taste refined red and black fruit, spice, subtle oak notes, and velvety tannins. James Suckling awarded this Pinot Nero 95 points, highlighting its balance and finesse, as well as its subtle oak notes and beautifully integrated tannins.
Grapes and vinification
The Pònkler is made entirely from Pinot Noir. After careful hand-harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented at controlled temperatures. The wine is then aged in oak barrels, where the fine tannins are harmoniously integrated. The result is an elegant, cool style of Pinot Noir with a fine structure and refined complexity.
Color, smell and taste
In the glass, the 2016 Pinot Nero displays a bright ruby red color. The aroma opens with freshness and subtle spice, complemented by hints of licorice and tobacco leaf. On the palate, the wine is delicate and balanced, with beautifully integrated tannins and a light touch of oak that complements the elegant finish. The style is refined, cool, and expressive without being heavy or overpowering.
Storage potential and serving tips
After nearly ten years of bottle aging, the wine is at a wonderful point of development: complex, fresh, and balanced, with years of potential still to come. Critics praise this vintage as one of the finest, perfectly drinkable now but also suitable for further aging. And because wine is a natural product, it's always enjoyable and exciting to experience how a bottle develops over time. An iconic Pinot Nero that proves just how great Alto Adige can be. Serve the wine slightly chilled, between 14-16°C, and decant, if desired, half an hour before serving to allow the aromas to fully develop.
Wine and food pairings
- Poultry: roasted chicken or duck with light spices.
- Red meat: lamb or veal with a subtle sauce.
- Dishes with mushrooms: risotto, pasta or fried mushrooms.
- Soft cheeses: young cheeses such as Brie or Taleggio.
Order and collect from Grandcruwijnen
The 2016 Franz Haas Pinot Nero Pònkler is available through our webshop and can be picked up immediately at our Wine Warehouse in Dordrecht. Our sommelier will offer advice on opening, decanting, and pairing with food, so you can fully enjoy this elegant Pinot Noir.