Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2024

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

01020524 · 0,75 l · 14,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The vineyards extend between 350 and 800 metres above sea level, where cool nights and four additional hours of sunshine per day create optimal conditions. Deep soils of eroded material from the Dolomites, rich in clay and loam, give the Pinot Grigio its mineral foundation and characteristic freshness. For generations, Franz Haas has developed a special flair for high altitudes – what works here with the red wines also shows its strength with Pinot Grigio. The grapes ripen in south-south-west facing Guyot vines and, after careful hand-picking, are fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel (and a small proportion in barriques). Around four months of ageing on the fine lees give the wine additional complexity and a fuller texture. The characteristic screw cap is not a matter of cost, but a promise of quality: the wine stays fresh for longer and develops optimally in the bottle.

Intense straw yellow colour. The bouquet opens with acacia blossom, sage and hay, accompanied by notes of almond and sandalwood. After a few months in the bottle, fine nuances of lime blossom and honey develop. On the palate, it impresses with finesse and elegance, supported by lively freshness and a fine structure that goes far beyond the usual Pinot Grigio profile. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light golden yellow with pink-orange reflections. The nose starts off a little dropy, later clearly yellow pear and flowers. Melting and sweet on the palate, then also slightly salty. Retronasal pear. Good drink with grip. Balanced, fruit-accentuated final." Falstaff

"Slightly candied yet intense nose here, with pear-candy, white-pepper and seaweed aromas. Light-bodied and silky with a refreshing, leaner finish." James Suckling