Franz Haas, `Schweizer` Moscato Rosa
Vintage: 2024
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HA107F24 | 6 x 50 | Screwcap | Available |
Producer
The Haas family have grown grapes in Montagna, within the province of Bolzano, for generations. However, it was only with Franz, who sadly passed in 2022, that they began to produce and bottle quality wines. Franz studied at Geisenheim in Germany before working as a broker of Italian wines in the German market. After several years, he took over the running of the family business.
Franz Haas went to tremendous lengths to grow quality grapes and strived to preserve the flavours of the fruit during winemaking. As a result, the wines that he produces are infused with great character, purity and balance on the palate. To maintain the aromatic quality of his wines, Franz Haas bottled his entire production under screwcap from the 2018 vintage onwards. A revolutionary choice, as he was one of the first Italian wine producers to have done so.
His Pinot Nero is one of Italy’s best. It is light in colour yet bursting with varietal character on both the nose and palate, with a lovely tannic structure. Of his whites, the Pinot Grigio is classic and fresh, and the ‘Lepus’ is an excellent expression of Pinot Bianco. The flagship wine is the ‘Schweizer’ Manna, which comprises a blend of Riesling, barrel-fermented Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Kerner and barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc. Rich and complex with abundant ageing potential, it stands among Italy’s finest white wines. The aromatic quality of the Riesling and Gewürztraminer shines through in the glass, complemented by depth and texture achieved through a subtle use of oak on the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Vineyards
Moscato Rosa, an indigenous aromatic variety of Alto Adige, is cultivated at altitudes of 250–300 metres in the well-ventilated hillsides of Egna. Consistent airflow is essential in this area, as it prevents excess humidity and inhibits the development of moulds such as botrytis. For this particularly delicate grape, the presence of botrytis is undesirable, as it diminishes the variety’s distinctive aromatic intensity. The selected vineyards face south and southwest, benefiting from optimal sun exposure, and are rooted in diverse soils composed of porphyry, sand, clay, and chalk.
Vintage
The 2024 vintage required careful vineyard management following a very wet spring, when heavy rainfall threatened vegetative growth and flowering. A warm summer provided welcome relief, although rain returned at the start of harvest. Despite these challenges, the harvest delivered fruit that exceeded expectations, resulting in wines of notable quality and complexity.
Vinification
The grapes were macerated for less than 24 hours to limit tannin extraction. Once the desired characteristics were achieved, fermentation was stopped by chilling and filtration, and the young wine was transferred to stainless steel tanks where it remained until bottling.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
A bright ruby red in the glass, this Moscato Rosa shows a lively, fresh nose with an intense aromatic bouquet of rose, clove, cinnamon and orange peel. The palate is complex and elegant, with excellent balance.
Alcohol (ABV)
10.5%
Acidity
6.05 g/l
Residual Sugar
140 g/l
pH
3.3
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Haas | Dolomiti Pinot Grigio | HA102 | W | Factsheet | |
| `Lepus` Pinot Bianco | HA103 | W | Factsheet | ||
| Gewürztraminer | HA104 | W | Factsheet | ||
| `Schweizer` Manna | HA105 | W | |||
| Pinot Nero | HA109 | R | Factsheet | ||
| `Pònkler` Single Vineyard Pinot Nero | HA112 | R | Factsheet | ||
| `Schweizer` Pinot Nero | HA121 | R | Factsheet |