Franz Haas

Franz' Pinot Grigio presents itself with an intense straw-yellow colour, a floral-spicy bouquet reminiscent of acacia blossoms, hay, almonds, sage and sandalwood and enriched with aromas of lime blossom and honey after appropriate bottle ageing. On the palate, the wine enchants with its delicate, elegant finesse and juicy, fresh fullness. The Pinot Grigio shows its most beautiful side after a few months of bottle ageing. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely aromas of white flowers and blanched almonds to the apples and spiced pears. It's full-bodied with intense, fresh fruit and tangy acidity. Minerality at the end." James Suckling

Pinot Blanc Lepus (lat. field hare) in light, bright straw yellow with green reflections. Delightfully scented of fresh bread, dried field flowers, apple, peach and a hint of almonds. On the palate, its distinct personality is evident, excitingly accompanied by good fruit, structure and harmonious acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow. Opens on a bright mineral nose, lemon juice, delicate meadow herbs. Balanced on the palate, youthful, precise and clear, slight crispness, runs fine and uncomplicated." Falstaff

"This is a white with pretty density of cooked apples and pears with hints of cream. It's full-bodied with plenty of ripe fruit and intensity at the finish. Bitter lemon at the end. So powerfully flavored." James Suckling

Light straw yellow with green nuances. Warm notes of cloves and fennel, fine lychee notes. Finely marked on the palate, good play between fullness and delicacy, shows a lot of spice there as well, nice final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A spicy gewurz, as always, with burning cloves on the palate, as well as dried apple and pineapple. It's full-bodied, medium-dry, creamy-textured and flavorful on the finish. A little oily." James Suckling

The vineyards of the five grape varieties are located at altitudes between 350 and 800 metres above sea level and face southwest. The vines grow on dolomite, porphyry, sand and marl soils.

As a young wine, Manna has golden yellow hues, after a few years of ageing they turn into strong golden tones. Manna is very special: complex, multi-layered with the bouquet of elderberry, pistachio, apricot, nutmeg and delicate rose petals. Concentrated, voluminous and at the same time elegant and complex on the palate. A wine that can be discovered from different perspectives in the course of its development and unfolds its character more and more. Even the young wine changes in the glass and surprises again and again. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bright straw yellow with light golden reflections. In the nose delicate notes of nutmeg and lychee, a hint of apricot, also of freshly mown meadow, a potpourri of yellow fruity aromas. On the palate with a fruity-sweet core, compact, with racy acidity and gentle pressure, beautiful mood arch, currently still very young, will really shine in a few months." Falstaff

"Pretty aromatics of candied citrus, orange peel, grapefruit and lime marmalade, palate of aromatic herb and focused acidity." Decanter

"Wonderful nose of yellow rose and floral honey, then the candied-citrus freshness kicks in on the succulent and vibrant palate. Plenty of minerality at the long, supple finish. A truly unique dry white that exists outside all the conventional categories." James Suckling

A Pinot Nero from Franz Haas is a textbook expression every year and a benchmark throughout South Tyrol with bright aromas of blueberries, violets and lavender rising gracefully from the bouquet. This is pure Cool Climate in the glass. On the palate it is taut and silky and always beautifully polished and streamlined in a positive sense. This is a beautiful, complex and exceptional Pinot Nero from a master hand. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with light rim. Finely marked nose with notes of raspberry and cloves. Velvety and round on the palate, juicy, finely marked fruit." Falstaff

"A flavorful pinot with dried-strawberry, cherry and walnut character. Slightly smoky undertone to it. It's full-bodied with chewy tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Opulent aromatics of cassis, red cherry, blueberry and balsamic, textured tannins, spice and black plum on the palate." Decanter

"This wine shines bright with the intensity of brilliant ruby and garnet gemstone. The Franz Haas 2018 Alto Adige Pinot Nero (packaged in a screw cap bottle) is a chiseled and sharp expression with an enormously fragrant bouquet. It offers sour cherry, forest fruit, sweet almond and plenty of blue flower or lilac. The effect is smooth, fine and harmonious. If you want to try a true classic Alto Adige Pinot Nero, let me draw your attention to this wine." Robert Parker

Intense bouquet with notes of roses, cloves and orange peels, the taste just as complex and extremely pleasant and long. This rose muscatel dolce is excellent with dry desserts or spicy oriental dishes. It can also be used as an unusual digestif or as a meditation wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark luminous ruby with brilliant core. In the nose after sugared blackberries, wild berries, cassis, elderberries, dried rose petals. Balanced on the palate with tightly woven tannins, opens on pickled dark berries, fine play between sweetness and tannins, juicy." Falstaff

The bouquet is large, complex and reminiscent of very ripe small wild berries. These particular aromas are also found in the mouth, combined with an inviting, slightly tannic and very elegant body that gives the wine a long life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Celebrating its 30th vintage, the Franz Haas 2017 Alto Adige Pinot Nero Schweizer is full of surprises, all of which happily defy any expectation of this difficult vintage. The wine is unexpectedly cool and minty in character, with tonic forest fruit, raspberry, spicy cedar, cola and some tangy rosemary essence. Silky and smooth in terms of mouthfeel, it shows less density or volume than one could have anticipated from the concentrated 2017 fruit. The results are soft and delicate throughout, making it a fine Pinot Nero for pheasant or wild turkey." Robert Parker

"A rich, complex red with dried berries, cedar, toffee and smoke on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and very layered with round, soft tannins on the mid-palate that open up to a tangy and vivid finish. Drinkable now, but better in 2022." James Suckling

The vineyards of the five grape varieties are located at altitudes between 350 and 800 metres above sea level and face southwest. The vines grow on dolomite, porphyry, sand and marl soils.

As a young wine, Manna has golden yellow hues, after a few years of ageing they turn into strong golden tones. Manna is very special: complex, multi-layered with the bouquet of elderberry, pistachio, apricot, nutmeg and delicate rose petals. Concentrated, voluminous and at the same time elegant and complex on the palate. A wine that can be discovered from different perspectives in the course of its development and unfolds its character more and more. Even the young wine changes in the glass and surprises again and again. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bright straw yellow with light golden reflections. In the nose delicate notes of nutmeg and lychee, a hint of apricot, also of freshly mown meadow, a potpourri of yellow fruity aromas. On the palate with a fruity-sweet core, compact, with racy acidity and gentle pressure, beautiful mood arch, currently still very young, will really shine in a few months." Falstaff

"Pretty aromatics of candied citrus, orange peel, grapefruit and lime marmalade, palate of aromatic herb and focused acidity." Decanter

"Wonderful nose of yellow rose and floral honey, then the candied-citrus freshness kicks in on the succulent and vibrant palate. Plenty of minerality at the long, supple finish. A truly unique dry white that exists outside all the conventional categories." James Suckling