Franz Haas
Sauvignon 2024
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | It matures in the same containers for about eight months in contact with the fine lees (ageing sur lie). |
- Vintage and designation: Sauvignon 2024 Alto Adige DOC, still white 100% Sauvignon
- Aromas: notes of elderflower, white peach, hints of dried fruit and oriental spices
- Taste: lively acidity and savouriness, with pronounced minerality and a long, persistent finish
- Vinification: cold maceration overnight, fermentation in stainless steel and barrique
- Ageing and serving: sur lie for 8 months, serve at 12-14 °C, contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Sauvignon by Franz Haas is a refined still white wine that captures the essence of Alto Adige. It appears a pale straw yellow with greenish highlights, offering on the nose notes of elderflower, white peach, dried fruit and enveloping oriental aromas. On the palate, a lively, savoury acidity emerges, balanced by a clear mineral streak and a persistent finish. Served between 12 and 14 degrees, it pairs beautifully with tuna tartare, white meats and spicy Asian dishes.
Where it comes from
The Sauvignon grapes grow in Alto Adige at altitudes between 400 and 800 metres, cultivated using the Guyot system. The excellent south and south-west exposure encourages regular ripening, while the dolomitic soils, formed from rock erosion, give the wine a distinct savoury drive. For over a century, Franz Haas has pursued agronomic excellence across sixty hectares of vineyards. The expert guidance of oenologist Stefano Tiefenthaler takes advantage of the altitude to preserve strict aromatic precision, outlining a defined and clean territorial identity.
How it is produced
The production process begins with gentle pressing of the bunches, preceded by an overnight maceration at low temperatures to extract the most delicate aromatic components. Fermentation is divided between stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels, combining varietal freshness with a solid structure. The wine then matures in the same containers for about eight months in contact with the fine lees. This sur lie ageing gives the sip lasting fullness and elegance.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1880, the Franz Haas winery combines scientific precision with craftsmanship handed down through generations. The Sauvignon 2024 is produced in Alto Adige, where the vineyards thrive between 400 and 800 metres above sea level on soils of Dolomitic origin that are particularly well-suited. Thanks to the south-west exposure, the grapes express a distinctive territorial identity, enhanced by the expert guidance of oenologist Stefano Tiefenthaler. This elegant label boasts a longevity of 5-10 years, testament to a constant dedication to winemaking excellence.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1880
- Oenologist: Stefano Tiefenthaler
- Bottles produced: 450.000
- Hectares: 60
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. Read more
| Name | Franz Haas Sauvignon 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Franz Haas |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1880, the Franz Haas winery combines scientific precision with craftsmanship handed down through generations. The Sauvignon 2024 is produced in Alto Adige, where the vineyards thrive between 400 and 800 metres above sea level on soils of Dolomitic origin that are particularly well-suited. Thanks to the south-west exposure, the grapes express a distinctive territorial identity, enhanced by the expert guidance of oenologist Stefano Tiefenthaler. This elegant label boasts a longevity of 5 0 years, testament to a constant dedication to winemaking excellence. |
| Origin | Alto Adige (Trentino-Alto Adige), Italy |
| Climate | Altitude: 400 - 800 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Soils originating from dolomitic erosion, exposed to the south and south-west |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Low-temperature night maceration; fermentation in stainless steel tanks and barriques; ageing sur lie for approximately eight months |
| Wine making | The crushed grapes are gently pressed after spending a night macerating at low temperatures; part of the must is fermented in steel tanks and part in barriques. |
| Aging | It matures in the same containers for about eight months in contact with the fine lees (ageing sur lie). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |