2021 Franz Haas Alto Adige Pinot Nero Schweizer

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The grapes for this Pinot Nero 'Schweizer' are grown in various plots at altitudes between 350 and 700 meters. The wide variety of soil types gives this wine its own distinctive character. Only the finest grapes are selected. A wine that, according to Franz Haas, is difficult to capture, "for those who live intense emotions." The Pinot Nero Schweizer has a ruby red color. It boasts a seductive bouquet of ripe berries and cherries, with spicy notes of pepper and leather. A sensational taste, elegant, with beautiful tannins, subtlety, and structure. 92/100 Suckling & Parker

ABOUT FRANZ HAAS

The Franz Haas winery, founded in 1880, is located in the beautiful Alto-Adige region on the border of Austria and Italy. Since then, the company has been growing for seven generations. The winery has always been passed down to sons of the same name, Franz. In the 1980s, most of the vineyards were renovated, creating space for new varieties better suited to the region's terroir. The grapes are sourced from 55 hectares of vineyards. The vineyards begin at an altitude of 220 meters and rise to 1,150 meters. There is a wide variety of microclimates and soils, from clay to limestone. The vineyards are among the highest in Alto-Adige. The choice to plant vines at these altitudes has proven that optimal, aromatic wines with good acidity can be produced. Large temperature differences between day and night and a great deal of attention to the vineyards have also contributed to this.

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Trentino
Appellation Alto Adige
Winery Franz Haas
Grape Pinot Noir
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2021
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2032
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Screw cap
Parker rating 93
James Suckling rating 91
Tasting Profiles Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rood fruit
Drink moments Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras

Professional Reviews

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Parker

93

James Suckling

91

Wijnhuis

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Founded in 1880, the Franz Haas winery is located in the beautiful Alto-Adige area on the border of Austria and Italy. Since then, the company has been working on the road for seven generations. The winery was always passed down to sons of the same name, Franz. In the 1980s, most of the vineyards were renovated, creating space for new varieties that better suit the type of "terroir" of the region. The grapes come from 55 hectares of vineyards. The vineyards start at an altitude of 220 meters, rising to 1,150 meters. There is a wide variety of microclimates and soils, from clay to limestone. The vineyards are among the highest vineyards in Alto Adige.

The choice of planting vines at these altitudes has proven that optimal and aromatic wines can be produced with a nice acidity. Large temperature differences between day and night and an enormous attention to the vineyards have also helped. Franz Haas is recognized as a leading expert on the most sensitive grape variety of all: the Pinot Nero. Despite all the attention, dedication and hard work, this beautiful grape is stubborn and has its own character, just like Franz himself. The labels of the bottles are also characteristic. These are by Riccardo Schweizer, who has collaborated extensively with artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Cocteau, Paul Éluard and Le Corbusier during his career.

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