Pinot Noir Pònkler 2018 - 13,5% vol. Franz Haas Winery

Description: 
The altitude provides notes of ripe fruits to the wine. On the nose, it is highly intense and has immense depth. Aromas of ripe red and black berries stand out, underpinned by star anise and leather scents. In the mouth, it evokes cinchona barks and persuades with its full-body, its tannins, which are in constant development, its outstanding richness and its long-lasting finish. 

Grape variety: 
Pinot Noir - South Tyrol Alto Adige DOC. 

Production area: 
The Pinot Nero vines for the “Pònkler” were planted in the year 2007 using the Guyot method. It is a single vineyard located at 750 meters above sea level. The selection of French clones, which have proven to be very suitable for high altitudes, the high density of planting and the low yield ensure a very high quality of the grapes. The soil is predominantly weathered volcanic porphyry. The location is facing south and southwest. 

Vinification: 
The fermentation of the grapes takes place in open-top stainless steel tanks. During this process the floating cap of grape skins is gently and frequently plunged. Thanks to this technique the dyeing substances and flavors contained in the skins are extracted and transferred to the wine. At the end of the fermentation the wine is moved into barrique for the malolactic fermentation. The wine matures there for 15 months and after bottling for several years in the bottle. 

Food Pairing: 
The “Pònkler” can be served with poultry, braised venison, red meat and mature cheeses. 

Serving temperature: 
16 - 18°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 10 years. 

Bottle to: 
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt. 

Allergens: 
Wein can contain sulphites. 

Producer: 
Franz Haas Winery 
Since the beginning, we work to express in the best possible way the quality of the wines we produce. The winery was founded in 1880 and has been passed down through seven generations to the first-born child of the family, who has the honour and responsibility of carrying the same name, Franz. Franz Haas is not just a winery, it is not just a brand. Franz Haas is a man, a family who has been producing wine for seven generations, and for seven generations has put into its wines the same philosophy of life: the constant and endless pursuit of perfection. Each Franz Haas with his own touch and style.According to Franz Haas, science and calculations are indeed necessary to obtain superb wines, but it is love, passion, and determination that are essential to give them character and complexity. It takes art, the one you have in your blood, a loving creative genius, like the one of Franz Haas VII, who today leads the winery with his team. 

Tenuta Franz Haas  
Via Villa 6 
IT - 39044 Egna (BZ) 
info@franz-haas.it 
www.franz-haas.it