Franz Haas, Dolomiti Pinot Grigio

The grapes for this wine come from hillside vineyards in both Alto Adige and Trentino. In Alto Adige, the soils are deep and well-structured, with a mix of clay and dolomitic limestone derived from erosion of the surrounding mountains. Many of the vineyards are now planted at higher altitudes (750–900 metres above sea level), helping to extend the growing season and enhance aromatic complexity. In 2020, a long-term lease was secured on Pinot Grigio vineyards in Trentino to bring additional weight and structure to the blend. These sites lie at lower elevations (around 300 metres) and are characterised by stony, limestone-rich soils. Across both regions, the vines are 16 years old, Guyot trained, with south to south-west exposures and average yields of around 60 hl/ha.

The 2025 season benefited from a mild spring, cool summer and moderate rainfall, supporting steady vine development. Heavy rain around harvest increased disease pressure at lower altitudes, prompting earlier picking in those sites, while medium- and high-altitude vineyards remained unaffected and were harvested at full ripeness. These higher sites were particularly important for quality, delivering wines with clear varietal definition and balance.

Grapes were hand harvested and selected in the vineyard. Fermentation took place at controlled temperatures, almost exclusively in stainless steel tanks, with a small proportion in barrique. The wine was then aged on its lees for around four months to build complexity and a fuller body. It spent a further three to four months in bottle before release.