In the glass
Aroma: ripe berries, cherry, pepper, leather
Palate: captivating tannins, elegant subtle texture, harmonious body, long finish
Franz Haas's flagship Pinot Nero, first vintage 1987 (released 1990). Sourced from vineyards between 350 and 700 metres with high planting density (8000-12500 vines per hectare); the cellar's signature single-vineyard Pinot Nero from the Mazzon zone.
What it pairs with
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Roast pheasant or duck
Producer recommends game (pheasant, duck) as the canonical pairing; the wine's captivating tannins and ripe berry register suit white game. -
Wild rabbit cacciatora
Producer recommends wild rabbit; the wine's elegance and subtlety carry slow-cooked game. -
Seasoned alpine cheeses
Producer recommends seasoned cheeses; the wine's harmonious body matches mature cheese.
History
Franz Haas chose the Schweizer Pinot Nero label for his first cuvee - the 1987 vintage released in 1990 - and the wine has since become the cellar's signature. Sourced from vineyards in the Mazzon area between 350 and 700 metres with extremely high vine density.
- 1987 — First vintage of Pinot Nero Schweizer
- 1990 — 1987 vintage released, establishing the Schweizer label
Facts
- Producer
- Franz Haas
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero
- Oak
- Approximately fifteen months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 38 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1987
Frequently asked about Pinot Nero Schweizer
What does Pinot Nero Schweizer taste like?
Ripe berries, cherry, pepper and leather on the nose; captivating tannins, elegant subtle texture, harmonious body and a long finish on the palate. Ruby red varying from light to heavy depending on vintage.
When should I drink Schweizer?
Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. The wine's structured tannins and harmonious body give it a very long life; cellared bottles develop forest-floor and game complexity.
What food pairs with Schweizer?
Producer recommends game (pheasant and duck), wild rabbit, red meat and seasoned alpine cheeses. The wine's elegance and structure suit poultry and game.
Where is Schweizer made?
From individual vineyards in the Mazzon area at altitudes between 350 and 700 metres on a variety of soils. The high planting density (8000-12500 vines per hectare) produces low-yield, high-quality grapes.