2018 Pònkler Single Vineyard Pinot Nero, Franz Haas

• Style: Silky Alpine Pinot Nero
• Taste: Dark cherry, blackberry, star anise, leather, fine tannins
• Food: Mushroom & Truffle; Pasta & Risotto; Roast Dinners; Poultry
• Occasion: Gifting; Cellar Worthy
• Serve: 14% ABV, Bone Dry, Screwcap

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

At 750 metres on weathered volcanic slopes, this Alpine red unveils dark cherry and blackberry layered with savoury star anise and leather. The tannins resolve with such elegance that the wine feels almost weightless despite its structural integrity. Cool nights and volcanic soil conspire to produce remarkable finesse—silken on the palate, food-friendly, and rewarding in bottle yet approachable now.

The Winery — Franz Haas

The Haas family has tended Alto Adige's slopes for generations, but it was Franz who transformed tradition into bottled excellence. Trained at Geisenheim and seasoned as a wine broker, he returned to the family vineyard in Montagna with an unwavering philosophy: grow exceptional fruit and preserve its character through restrained winemaking. Grapes fermented in open-top stainless steel with hand-plunging, then spent twelve months in barrique for malolactic development. The 2018 vintage benefited from perfect September weather following spring rains that tested the vineyard's resilience, delivering a spectacular harvest infused with great character and rare purity.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve with roasted game, wild mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses, or poultry—this Pinot Noir cuts through richness without dominating. Natural acidity and aromatic breadth make it equally at home with pasta, pork, and truffle-forward dishes. Bone dry (0.3g/L residual sugar), sealed with screwcap for reliability, and suitable for vegetarians and vegans alike. The 2018 sits proudly among our Light Red Wine collection as a masterclass in restraint—perfect for immediate enjoyment or patient cellaring. If you've explored our broader Italy selection, this wine justifies why we keep seeking out the country's cooler corners.