2025 Franz Haas Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige

Fairly neutral white with salt and pepper spicy minerality, a bit confected yet youthful fruit core, pear candy and peach tea. Light-bodied, silky and vibrant with a glycerol palate and refreshing finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

91 points James Suckling

High in the foothills of the Dolomites, Alto Adige has earned a global reputation for producing some of Italy's finest white wines. Franz Haas has been one of the region's leading names for generations, combining meticulous vineyard work with a deep respect for the unique alpine terroir. The estate's Pinot Grigio is a wonderful example of how altitude, cool nights and mountain freshness can transform a familiar variety into something genuinely distinctive.

The 2025 vintage produced beautifully balanced fruit with exceptional aromatic purity. Vineyards planted on mineral rich slopes benefit from warm sunshine during the day and cool alpine evenings, preserving natural acidity and developing expressive fruit flavours. Careful winemaking focuses on freshness and precision, allowing the vineyard character to shine without unnecessary intervention.

Pale straw with shimmering green highlights, the bouquet opens with aromas of pear, white peach and crisp apple, lifted by lemon blossom, citrus zest and delicate alpine herbs. The palate is bright and finely textured, combining juicy orchard fruit with lively acidity and a subtle mineral edge that carries impressive energy through the wine. Clean, refreshing and beautifully balanced, the finish lingers with citrus, stone fruit and a gentle saline note.

Serve well chilled with grilled prawns, fresh oysters, seafood linguine, lemon and herb chicken, or a salad of burrata, peach and basil. Equally suited to long lunches or a simple aperitif, this is an elegant expression of Alto Adige Pinot Grigio with both freshness and character.