Franz Haas LAGREIN SCURO Montagna

Lagrein, one of those weird grapes native only to this part of Italy, is normally a difficult variety to love. But this Lagrein is a revelation (12 x 75 cl)

Franz Haas Pinot Grigio Montagna Trentino Alto Adige from Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige by Franz Haas Montagna (12 x 75 cl)

This Pinot Nero ‘Cru’ is a light ruby red. On the nose, it is open and generous, with perfumes of ripe red berries whose juicy freshness is tempered by a spicy sheen of oak. On the palate, it is ripe and rounded, with sufficient structure to balance the soft ripe fruit and fresh acidity. The Haas family has been growing grapes in Montagna in the province of Bolzano, Alto Adige for generations. It is only with Franz, however, the current proprietor, that they have begun to produce and bottle quality wines. Franz Haas goes to tremendous lengths to grow good grapes, and then strives to preserve the flavours of the fruit during winemaking. As a result the wines that he produces are infused with great character, and show a rare purity and balance on the palate. (6 x 75 cl)

The red counterpart of Manna Cru, Istante, is equally impressive. A Bordeaux blend, it has great elegance,depth and length. (6 x 75 cl)

This Pinot Noir, or as it is known locally Pinot Nero, has great aromatic lift and wonderful depth on the palate. Available in half bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)

Deserves greater attention. (12 x 75 cl)

The 1998 Pinot Noir has great aromatic lift but a little less of the muscle of the 1997. Available in half Bottles. (24 x 37.5 cl)

This Pinot Nero has decent colour and attractive aromatics. It is deep ruby red in colour, with raspberry and cherry perfumes in its youth which mature to ripe red berries with a little bottle age. On the palate it has good grip, wonderful depth and intensity, a supple texture and good length and balance. The Haas family has been growing grapes in Montagna in the province of Bolzano, Alto Adige for generations. It is only with Franz, however, the current proprietor, that they have begun to produce and bottle quality wines. Franz Haas goes to tremendous lengths to grow good grapes, and then strives to preserve the flavours of the fruit during winemaking. As a result the wines that he produces are infused with great character, and show a rare purity and balance on the palate. (6 x 75 cl)

Has great aromatic lift and a wonderful depth on the palate. (6 x 75 cl)