{"product_id":"franz-haas-schweizer-pinot-nero-2019","title":"Franz Haas Schweizer Pinot Nero 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eFranz Haas is one of Alto Adige’s historic family estates, with the Haas family growing grapes in Montagna for generations before Franz Haas began bottling wines under his own name. Pinot Nero has always been central to the estate, and the Schweizer is its long-established, single-style reference point, first produced from the 1987 vintage. The fruit comes from carefully selected vineyards around Mazzon, Pinzano, Gleno and Montagna, at elevations of approximately 350–700 metres. These sites have varied soils ranging from sand and limestone to gravel, while very high planting densities and careful selection of low-yielding clones help produce naturally concentrated fruit. The 2019 growing season was challenging, beginning with a warm winter and a dry, hot early spring before hail, cold spells and heavy rainfall delayed ripening. A warm summer with well-timed rainfall allowed the grapes to recover, although yields were below average and rigorous selection was required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are fermented in open-top stainless-steel tanks, with frequent punching down and pumping over to extract colour, fragrance and tannin from the skins. After fermentation, the wine is transferred to barriques, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for 12 months, followed by another year of bottle ageing before release. The wine is ruby red, with an expressive bouquet of ripe berries and cherries alongside pepper, leather and subtle spice. On the palate, it is elegant and finely textured, combining generous fruit with mouth-filling yet supple tannins, fresh acidity and a long finish. It is particularly well suited to pheasant, duck, wild rabbit, game dishes, red meats and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60535829332302,"sku":"2239","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/5061\/1516\/files\/20260825_180436.jpg?v=1787749699","url":"https:\/\/blackrockcellar.com\/products\/franz-haas-schweizer-pinot-nero-2019","provider":"Blackrock Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}