Franz Haas

Schweizer Pinot Nero

8.943 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Pinot Nero
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Nose reminds me of so many things. Burgundian/German but uniquely Alto Adige as well. Fresh dead leaves, dusty cherry, floral, herbal, cherry, cherry flower. Hint of amaro type intensity, like one aroma from a Chinato. So unique. Textured and juicy. Calls back Liaison without the nattie character. Chiseled and precise but structured and young. In need of age. Perfect balance and very elegant. Complex and serious. Needs to open up. 9.2 for now. Long and sappy.

Nose reminds me of so many things. Burgundian/German but uniquely Alto Adige as well. Fresh dead leaves, dusty cherry, floral, herbal, cherry, cherry flower. Hint of amaro type intensity, like one aroma from a Chinato. So unique. Textured and juicy. Calls back Liaison without the nattie character. Chiseled and precise but structured and young. In need of age. Perfect balance and very elegant. Complex and serious. Needs to open up. 9.2 for now. Long and sappy.

Oct 3rd, 2020
Pooneet K

Very nice wine that clearly has the potential for some greatness with a bit more age. Beautiful medium red color, lots of fruit on the nose and the early palate, but finishes with good earth and acid. Tasty.

Very nice wine that clearly has the potential for some greatness with a bit more age. Beautiful medium red color, lots of fruit on the nose and the early palate, but finishes with good earth and acid. Tasty.

1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2020
Alex Akers

Had at our new favorite Italian restaurant Aqua A Vino. Smooth and opens up nicely.

Had at our new favorite Italian restaurant Aqua A Vino. Smooth and opens up nicely.

Dec 23rd, 2017
Jung Lieu

Bought at wine store in Italy for 35 euros.
Drinkable now although 2014 vintage. Very clean after taste, easy to drink on its own, more fruit forward

Bought at wine store in Italy for 35 euros.
Drinkable now although 2014 vintage. Very clean after taste, easy to drink on its own, more fruit forward

Oct 14th, 2017
Anthea Stephenson

Love this. Great Pinot - elegant tannins, lovely depth and complexity. The best grapes from the year - and it shows.

Love this. Great Pinot - elegant tannins, lovely depth and complexity. The best grapes from the year - and it shows.

Nov 29th, 2016
Andrew Mecoli

Kind of oaky and sweet. Hm.

Kind of oaky and sweet. Hm.

Dec 26th, 2015
Anna Gobbi

Strongly recommended! satiny tannins, low in acidity, not too strong. Perfect with different food, complex meat dishes as well as lighter one.

Strongly recommended! satiny tannins, low in acidity, not too strong. Perfect with different food, complex meat dishes as well as lighter one.

May 4th, 2015
Vito Polosa

Quite thicker on appearance, wood n berry nose, reach silk, satiny tannins, a well integrated oak element, rhubarb marmelade on the finish, quite rich for the appellation i would re drink this

Quite thicker on appearance, wood n berry nose, reach silk, satiny tannins, a well integrated oak element, rhubarb marmelade on the finish, quite rich for the appellation i would re drink this

Apr 30th, 2015
James Lee

High viscosity, good mineral, refreshing on a rainy day

High viscosity, good mineral, refreshing on a rainy day

Aug 10th, 2014
Nick Apone

Nick had this 8 years ago

Nick had this 8 years ago

Apr 27th, 2017