Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC - Franz Haas

If you give it a little air by swirling it, you can perceive a first-class balance in this white wine, as it is neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the walls of the glass. In the glass, this white wine from Franz Haas displays aromas of jasmine, lilies, lime, honeysuckle and lavender, complemented by oriental spices, green peppers and garrigue. The Franz Haas Pinot Grigio Alto Adige is a wonderfully dry wine. This white wine is never coarse or austere, but round and smooth. On the palate, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly crisp and velvety texture. The finish of this age-worthy white wine from the Trentino-Alto Adige wine-growing region, more precisely from Alto Adige/Südtirol DOC, ultimately delights with a remarkable aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral facets from the clay-dominated soils.

Vinification of Pinot Grigio Alto Adige by Franz Haas

The balanced Pinot Grigio Alto Adige from Italy is a single-varietal wine made from the Pinot Grigio grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Trentino-Alto Adige. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into clay soils. Obviously, the Pinot Grigio Alto Adige is also determined by climatic and stylistic factors Alto Adige / South Tyrol DOC. This Italian wine can literally be described as an Old World wine that presents itself in an exceptionally impressive way. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Pinot Grigio Alto Adige can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for 4 months.

Dining recommendations for the Franz Haas Pinot Grigio Alto Adige

This Italian wine is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C. It goes perfectly with spinach gratin with almonds, spaghetti with caper and tomato sauce or cabbage roulades

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