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White dry
If you are looking for a Sauvignon Blanc that offers pure mountain freshness and refined minerality instead of the usual "grassy" character, the "Franz Haas Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC 2021" is an excellent choice.
The intense yet highly elegant aroma reveals elderflower, white peaches, and dried pineapples. On the palate, the wine surprises with a crisp texture, vibrant acidity, pronounced minerality, and a long-lasting fruity finish.
Due to the altitude of the vineyards, the dolomitic soil, and partial fermentation in oak barrels, this wine stands out not only for its crisp acidity but also for a rich, complex texture that is often missing in standard wines of this variety.
The grapes are grown at an altitude of 400–800 meters above sea level, where the dolomitic soil and south and southwest exposure create ideal conditions for slow and even ripening. After maceration at a low temperature and gentle pressing, fermentation is carried out partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels. The wine is aged for another 8 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks.
Serve at a temperature of 10–12 °C. It pairs perfectly with asparagus dishes, goat cheese, light fish appetizers, and fresh seafood.
Franz Haas Winery – a synonym for elegance and heights since 1880.
Franz Haas is a historic Italian winery from the Alto Adige region, founded in 1880. Today, the winery is run by the seventh generation of the family, continuing long-standing traditions and creating wines that are famous not only for their quality but also for their unique style.
The family philosophy is to combine terroir authenticity, innovation and art in order to create wines that reflect the character of the mountains and the uniqueness of Alto Adige.
One of the main distinctive features of the Franz Haas winery is the vineyards planted from 240 to even 1,150 meters above sea level. Such altitudes are rare in Italy, but they allow the cultivation of grapes that produce:
Long-lasting wines with firm acidity
Wines with bright aromatic profiles
Mineral, elegant red and white wines
These conditions allow the creation of wines that retain their freshness even after many years of aging.
Soil diversity – a natural guarantee of complexity
Franz Haas vineyards stretch across different soils: from sand and gravel to fine clay and calcium-rich soil. This diversity allows winemakers to play with texture, structure and aromas, obtaining a subtle character of wines that reflect the microclimate of each area.
Artistic identity – Riccardo Schweizer labels
Each Franz Haas wine has a unique label, created by the famous Italian artist Riccardo Schweizer, who has interacted and worked with legends such as Picasso, Chagall, Le Corbusier and others. It is not just a wine label, but a work of art that stands out on the shelf and conveys the spirit of the wine.
