2023 Franz Haas Manna Schweizer

Manna is a tribute to Franz's wife, Maria Luisa Manna. Franz spent years crafting this wine in his quest for the finest gastronomic wine. He found it in an exceptional blend of the finest Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Rich, diverse aromas of pistachio and roses, and a complex, concentrated palate. A combination of soft, ripe flavors and a mineral structure.

The 2022 Manna is a blend of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, and Sauvignon Blanc. Only the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are fermented in oak. The wine's bouquet is quite expansive and layered, and it's almost impossible to distinguish a single varietal. Instead, the carefully integrated blend presents a vibrant bouquet of stone fruit, candied lemon, and a touch of spicy cumin seed. There's also a distinct floral component with honeysuckle and jasmine, and finally, the wine delivers a lovely mineral note. Because of its distinctive blend, this Manna has it all. A fantastic glass of wine, and try it with chicken marinated in Moroccan spices. Delicious!

Franz Haas boasts an incredible range of altitudes in its vineyards, ranging from 220 meters above sea level (where Lagrein is planted) to an impressive 1150 meters (where Pinot Nero is planted). These are some of the highest vineyards in Alto Adige.

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 varietals better suited to the region's terroir.

The grapes come from 55 hectares of vineyards, starting at an altitude of 220 meters and rising 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 they can produce optimal, aromatic wines with good acidity. Significant temperature variations between day and night and a great deal of attention to the vineyards have also contributed to this.