Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: elderflower, pistachio, rose petal, golden fruit

Palate: complex layered fruit, soft elegance, mineral structure, intense gold tones with age

Franz Haas's signature white blend, dedicated to Maria Luisa Manna and first released in 1995. A cuvée of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Kerner.

What it pairs with

  • Sushi and sashimi
    Producer notes Manna 'is fascinating the way the wine adapts to different dishes, especially of the Japanese cuisine, like sushi and sashimi'.
  • Lobster Thermidor
    The wine's complex bouquet and full body meet rich shellfish; mineral structure cuts through cream.
  • Roast capon with sage
    Producer recommends Manna with 'noble and precious dishes'; full-bodied white pairs with capon.

History

Franz Haas first released Manna in 1995 as a unique cuvee dedicated to Maria Luisa. The original blend of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc evolved from the 2013 vintage with Kerner added, slightly reducing the Riesling and Gewurztraminer percentages.

  1. 1995: First Manna vintage released, dedicated to Maria Luisa
  2. 2013: Kerner added to the Manna blend

Facts

Producer
Franz Haas · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewuerztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Kerner
Classification
IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti
Oak
Approximately ten months on the lees, partly in stainless steel and partly in oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 38 to 60 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Manna

What does Manna taste like?

Elderflower, pistachio and rose petal on the nose; complex layered fruit, soft elegance and mineral structure on the palate. Yellow-golden in youth, evolving to intense gold tones with bottle age.

What grapes are in Manna?

A cuvee of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and (from 2013 onwards) Kerner. The exact blend percentages vary by vintage.

When should I drink Manna?

Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. Manna shows its best with bottle age; the wine's mineral structure and complexity reward 5+ years of cellaring.

What food pairs with Manna?

Producer specifically recommends Japanese cuisine, including sushi and sashimi. Also pairs with noble and precious dishes - lobster, roast capon, refined white-meat preparations.

Tags

cellar worthy chardonnay dry full body gewuerztraminer high acid iconic kerner mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion gift occasion special old world pairs with asian cuisine pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with sushi pairs with white fish price premium riesling sauvignon blanc still white

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