Franz Haas
Lagrein 2024
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Lagrein |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Aging | After fermentation, the wine is transferred to oak tonneaux, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for 10–12 months; this is followed by a few months of bottle ageing. |
- Type and vintage: Still red wine from Alto Adige DOC 2024, made from 100% Lagrein grapes, 13.5% vol
- Intense aroma: Notes of ripe red fruits, violet, spices, fresh grass and cocoa
- Palate and structure: Pronounced yet velvety tannins, full-bodied with a persistent finish
- Vinification: Fermentation in open vats, aged for 10–12 months in oak tonneaux
- Pairings and serving: Ideal with grilled red meats and cheeses, serve at 16–18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Franz Haas's Lagrein is a still red wine that expresses the authentic essence of Alto Adige with a Denomination of Controlled Origin. Made from Lagrein grapes, it stands out for its structured style and prolonged persistence, supported by robust yet velvety tannins. The aromatic bouquet is broad, characterised by clear notes of ripe red fruits and violet. On the palate, the evolution reveals hints of spices, fresh grass and cocoa, finishing with an enveloping finale, enriched by maturation in oak barrels.
Where it comes from
The vineyards are located in Alto Adige, situated in sunny sites with south and south-west exposure. Positioned between 220 and 250 metres above sea level, the rows benefit from an ideal microclimate for the ripening of Lagrein, a late-ripening grape variety. The warm, deep soils of alluvial origin, rich in gravel, work in synergy with the local climate. This natural balance gives the wine a well-defined phenolic texture and a distinct tannic structure.
How it is produced
After selection, the grapes are gently destemmed and sent for fermentation in open vats. Pump-overs, punch-downs and aerations are limited to balance the extraction of tannins. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for ten to twelve months in oak barrels. The process is completed with a resting phase of several months, a final step that gives the wine a softer and more harmonious profile.
History and Curiosities
Heir to a tradition that began in 1880, the 2024 vintage celebrates the passion of the seventh Franz Haas generation. Under the care of Stefano Tiefenthaler, the artisanal craftsmanship enhances the grapes through a measured extraction of tannins. The wine ferments in open vats with gentle aeration, then rests in large oak barrels for ten or twelve months. This skilful process, completed by bottle ageing, gives the pure Lagrein a perfect balance, symbolising a constant pursuit of perfection.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1880
- Oenologist: Stefano Tiefenthaler
- Bottles produced: 450.000
- Hectares: 60
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| Name | Franz Haas Lagrein 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Franz Haas |
| Story | History and Curiosities Heir to a tradition that began in 1880, the 2024 vintage celebrates the passion of the seventh Franz Haas generation. Under the care of Stefano Tiefenthaler, the artisanal craftsmanship enhances the grapes through a measured extraction of tannins. The wine ferments in open vats with gentle aeration, then rests in large oak barrels for ten or twelve months. This skilful process, completed by bottle ageing, gives the pure Lagrein a perfect balance, symbolising a constant pursuit of perfection. |
| Origin | Alto Adige (Trentino-Alto Adige), Italia |
| Climate | Sunny areas with south and south-west exposure |
| Soil composition | Warm and deep soil of alluvial origin, with a high percentage of gravel |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hectolitres per hectare |
| Production technique | Fermentation in open vats with limited pumping over and aeration; malolactic fermentation and maturation for 10–12 months in oak tonneaux; refinement for several months in bottle |
| Wine making | The grapes, after careful selection in the vineyard, are gently destemmed and fermented in open vats, with limited pumping over and punching down to avoid excessive extraction of tannins; at the end of fermentation, the wine is transferred to oak tonneaux to undergo malolactic fermentation and mature for 10–12 months, then it is refined for a few months in the bottle. |
| Aging | After fermentation, the wine is transferred to oak tonneaux, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for 10–12 months; this is followed by a few months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |