A Little Red with Altitude

Tastes Like: Morello Cherry. Raspberry. Plum Jam. Marzipan. Cinnamon. Cloves. Forest Floor.

Pinot Noir with a distinctly northern Italian accent. Elegant, aromatic and full of character, this is a red that proves you don’t need brute force to make an impression. Think juicy red fruit, warming spice and a little earthy complexity, all wrapped up in a fresh, beautifully balanced package.

Made by Franz Haas in Alto Adige, northern Italy, this is 100% Pinot Nero — the Italian name for Pinot Noir. The grapes come from hillside vineyards around Montagna and neighbouring sites, planted between 350 and 900 metres above sea level. The high-altitude vineyards and carefully selected low-yielding clones help preserve the variety’s delicate aromas and character.

In the winery, fermentation takes place in open-top stainless-steel tanks, with regular punch-downs to gently extract colour and flavour from the skins. The wine then spends around a year ageing in small oak barrels before further bottle ageing. The result is a lovely balance of bright fruit, subtle spice and fine, elegant tannins.

Expect notes of morello cherry and raspberry, followed by plum, marzipan, cinnamon and cloves, with a final hint of woodland earthiness. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a rounded finish that makes it seriously easy to love.

Pour it alongside roast duck, wild mushrooms, delicate fish dishes or a plate of charcuterie. It’s also a cracking match for roast game or a simple roast chicken dinner.

Italy - 2024 - 13.5% - 75cl

Vegan