Franz Haas Schweizer Moscato Rosa 2024
Franz Haas Schweizer Moscato Rosa
Region: Alto-Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Vintage: 2024
Bottle size: 50cl
Grape: Moscato Rosa
ABV: 10.5%
Notes: Vegetarian; Vegan
A bright ruby red in the glass, this Moscato Rosa shows a lively, fresh nose with an intense aromatic bouquet of rose, clove, cinnamon and orange peel. The palate is complex and elegant, with excellent balance.
Moscato Rosa, an indigenous aromatic variety of Alto Adige, is cultivated at altitudes of 250–300 metres in the well-ventilated hillsides of Egna. Consistent airflow is essential in this area, as it prevents excess humidity and inhibits the development of moulds such as botrytis. For this particularly delicate grape, the presence of botrytis is undesirable, as it diminishes the variety’s distinctive aromatic intensity. The selected vineyards face south and southwest, benefiting from optimal sun exposure, and are rooted in diverse soils composed of porphyry, sand, clay, and chalk.
The grapes were macerated for less than 24 hours to limit tannin extraction. Once the desired characteristics were achieved, fermentation was stopped by chilling and filtration, and the young wine was transferred to stainless steel tanks where it remained until bottling.
The Haas family has been growing grapes in Montagna in the province of Bolzano for generations. However, it was only with Franz, who died prematurely in 2022, that they began to produce and bottle quality wines. Franz studied at Geisenheim in Germany before working as a broker of Italian wines in the German market. After several years, he took over the running of the family business.
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