“Lepus” Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC 2024

Franz Haas | South Tyrol
Franz Haas S.r.l. | Villnerstrasse 6 | IT 39040 Montan

01020124 · 0,75 l · 23,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The name Lepus – latin for "hare" – refers to the heraldic animal of the Haas family, which has been rooted in picturesque Montagna, south of Bolzano, since 1880. What began as a small family business developed under Franz Haas into one of the most visionary wineries in South Tyrol, causing a sensation with striking artist labels by Riccardo Schweizer and consistent screw caps. The Lepus embodies classic South Tyrolean white wine elegance: vinified from pure Pinot Bianco, the grapes come from vineyards in three different locations between 400 and 800 metres above sea level around Montagna, facing south and south-west on geologically diverse soils – from loose sandy soils to dense, weathered porphyry. The wine is vinified 80 per cent in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and 20 per cent in small oak barriques, followed by several months of ageing on the lees.

Brilliant straw yellow colour. Aromas of ripe apples, field flowers and fresh bread, complemented by delicate peach notes and a spicy minerality. The palate reveals a distinct personality with an elegant, powerful structure, harmonious acidity and a salty, creamy character. The final is full, long and juicy – a Pinot Blanc that needs some time in the bottle to develop its full bouquet and complexity, and which then harmonises effortlessly and perfectly with seafood, light Asian dishes or aromatic curries. SUPERIORE.DE