2024 Franz Haas Pinot Grigio Alto Adige

Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige is world-famous, and Franz Haas makes one of the best. Refreshing, yet aromatic with acacia honey, sage, and almond flavors. An exciting Pinot Grigio.

The Pinot Grigio vineyards are located in Montagna at an altitude of 350-750 meters above sea level. They face south-southwest. The rich soil contains a high proportion of clay and loam. Fermentation takes place 80% in stainless steel tanks and 20% in oak barrels. The wine is aged for four months on its lees and then for a further three months in bottle before release.

The color brightens to an intense straw yellow. The nose is distinctive with numerous floral notes, primarily of acacia blossom. Furthermore, we find sage, hay, and sandalwood alongside almonds and beautiful white and yellow tree fruit. After some aging, lime blossom and honey emerge. It is an exceptionally refined and elegant wine with the requisite freshness and richness. Moreover, the wine lingers beautifully on the palate. 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.

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