Merlot DOC FRANZ HAAS

Franz Haas' Merlot originates from vineyards located between 250 and 300 metres above sea level, on soils of porphyritic origin derived from the disintegration of the surrounding rocks, with exposures mainly facing south and south-west. Agronomic management aims to contain yields, ensuring concentration and quality of grapes. Winemaking takes place in open steel tanks, where the must ferments in contact with the skins through frequent fulling and reassembling, promoting a balanced extraction of color and structure. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to barriques for malolactic fermentation and continues to age in the same woods for approximately eighteen months. This is followed by a further maturation period in the bottle of approximately one year, essential for harmonizing the ingredients and developing complexity.

Characteristics of this South Tyrolean wine

In the calyx it has a garnet red color. The olfactory profile is rich and complex, dominated by notes of berries, elderberries and dried figs, accompanied by elegant spicy nuances of black pepper and star anise. On the palate, the wine stands out for its remarkable freshness and a full, enveloping structure, supported by a firm but well-integrated tannin. Roasted and vanilla sensations from the wood refinement also emerge, accompanying a long and persistent finish, of good depth.

Recommended pairings with this red wine by Franz Haas

It is a structured red and versatile in its combinations with meat dishes: it finds its ideal expression with game, roasts and red meats, but it also lends itself to accompanying hard aged cheeses. The recommended serving temperature is between 18 and 20 °C, ideal for enhancing its aromatic complexity and structure without penalizing the taste balance.