Franz Haas
Pinot Nero Ponkler 2019
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | After fermentation, the wine is transferred from stainless steel to barriques, where malolactic fermentation and maturation take place for 15 months; after bottling, it is refined for several years in the bottle. |
- Name and vintage: Alto Adige DOC Pinot Nero Ponkler 2019, 0.75 l
- Aromatic profile: Hints of wild berries, star anise and leather; intense and concentrated bouquet
- Taste and structure: Full-bodied structure, notes of cinchona bark, evolving tannins, long finish
- High-altitude vineyard: 750 metres on eroded porphyry soil; south/south-west exposure, yield 25–30 hl/ha
- Vinification and ageing: Fermentation in open vats; 15 months in barrique; decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Franz Haas Pinot Nero Ponkler is a still red wine from Alto Adige. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, it reveals a deep and concentrated aromatic profile, characterised by elegant notes of wild berries, star anise and leather. On the palate, it displays great structure and remarkable fullness, with evolving tannins and distinct hints of cinchona bark. Its persistent finish makes it ideal for accompanying dishes with bold flavours. It pairs perfectly with game and braised venison, and also harmonises well with grilled red meats, poultry and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the mountainous regions of Alto Adige, at an altitude of seven hundred and fifty metres. The rows, with optimal south and south-west exposure, take root in soils composed mainly of eroded porphyry, which defines the wine’s firm and mineral texture. The Guyot vine training system involves high planting density and very low yields. The careful selection of French clones, ideal for the high hillside climate, ensures the harvest of bunches of excellent quality, capable of expressing a pronounced aromatic concentration.
How it is produced
Vinification takes place in open vats, keeping the must in direct contact with the skins. During this phase, constant punching down and pumping over operations maximise the extraction of colouring and aromatic substances. The wine is then transferred from steel to barrels, where it completes malolactic fermentation and rests for fifteen months. A prolonged final ageing consolidates its exceptional balance. To fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to decant for one hour, serving it at a temperature between sixteen and eighteen degrees.
History and Curiosities
A product of the historic Franz Haas winery, Pinot Nero Ponkler 2019 is a magnificent expression of Alto Adige DOC. Grown at 750m on eroded porphyry from low-yield French clones, it is vinified in open vats with 15 months maturation in barriques and bottle ageing. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this full-bodied red captivates the palate with deep notes of wild berries, leather and star anise, offering a majestic and highly persistent finish.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 Pinot Nero Ponkler 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Franz Haas |
| Story | History and Curiosities A product of the historic Franz Haas winery, Pinot Nero Ponkler 2019 is a magnificent expression of Alto Adige DOC. Grown at 750m on eroded porphyry from low-yield French clones, it is vinified in open vats with 15 months maturation in barriques and bottle ageing. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this full-bodied red captivates the palate with deep notes of wild berries, leather and star anise, offering a majestic and highly persistent finish. |
| Origin | Alto Adige (Trentino-Alto Adige), Italy |
| Soil composition | Predominantly eroded porphyry |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 25 - 30 hl |
| Production technique | Selection of French clones suitable for high hills; high planting density and low yield |
| Wine making | The vinification of the grapes takes place in open vats where the fermenting must comes into contact with the skins through frequent pumping over and punching down, maximising the extraction of colouring substances and aromas from the skins. |
| Aging | After fermentation, the wine is transferred from stainless steel to barriques, where malolactic fermentation and maturation take place for 15 months; after bottling, it is refined for several years in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |