Franz Haas MANNA CRU Montagna

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 Franz Haas Winery focuses on varietals which best express the wonderful character, varied microclimates and unique terroir of the Alto Adige. Founded in 1880, the Franz Haas Winery is a family owned property that has passed from father to son. Today, Franz Haas is the seventh generation to grow grapes on this beautiful estate, nestled at the foothills of the Alps. Very fresh and aromatic, with the Riesling and Traminer Aromatico to the fore. The barrel fermented Chardonnay adds depth and weight to the palate and a lightly spicy, but wellintegrated perfume to the nose. Tremendous length with the mineral quality of the Riesling lasting through to the finish. The success of the Haas wines is due to the remarkable character with which Franz manages to infuse his wines, and the fact that his ego doesn't dictate that he charges the sort of prices they get away with in Fruili. Franz is notoriously difficult to please when it comes to his own wines, but this produces wines of rare purity and balance, such is his desire to grow good grapes and preserve the flavours during winemaking. (6 x 75 cl)

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

Deserves greater attention. (12 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)

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

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

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)