Merlot 2023 - 14% vol. Franz Haas Winery

Description: 
The color of the Merlot is garnet red. Notes of elderberries, berries and dried figs are enriched with spicy aromas of fresh ground pepper and star anise. On the palate, the wine conquers with great freshness, articulated structure, fullness and firm tannins, which reveals roasted and vanilla notes and ends with a long finish. 

Grape variety: 
Merlot - South Tyrol Alto Adige DOC. 

Production area: 
The Merlot vines grow in the Castelfeder area in the village of Montan/Montagna, and in Neumarkt/Egna at altitudes varying between 250 and 300 meters above sea level. The soils are mainly of erosive porphyry origin derived from the decomposition of the surrounding rocks. The vineyard exposure varies from south to southwest. The Castelfeder hill also protects the vineyards from cold north winds and reflects the heat of the sun accumulated during the day. 

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. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is moved into barrique for the malolactic fermentation. Then the wine matures in these barrels for 18 months and after bottling for another year in the bottles. 

Food Pairing: 
The Merlot pairs well with game, red meat as well as with hard aged cheese. 

Serving temperature: 
18 - 20°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 5 years. 

Bottle to: 
750 ml - 75 cl - 0.75 lt. 

Allergens: 
Wine 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