Color
Pale yellow with green reflections, bright and clear.
Nose
The 2018 Fontanasanta Nosiola from Vigneti delle Dolomiti by Foradori is always a bit taciturn when young, so it's a good idea to carafe it well in advance. With pleasure also already one day before. Then it radiates a peculiar calm on the nose, which is difficult to fragment into individual aromas. Its nature is restrained, the fruits appear only in the form of their skins, yellow apples, small pears and quinces. There are also spicy aromas of sage and wild herbs that bring everything into balance. All of this is delivered very quietly but confidently in its youthful stage.
Mouth
On the nose, the greatness of the wine is evident without further delay. With direct response on the palate, it has delicate yeasty notes that give it its creamy texture. Punchy with good punch, it has decent bass on the palate. Phenolically tightly defined, it shows tightly with well-defined body and finely woven acidity that adds length and, most importantly, drinkability. At a modest 10.5%, the goblet fills up high-frequency and unrepentantly.
Food recommendations from Sebastian Bordthäuser
- Porcini mushroom salad with brown butter, parsley and lemon zest
- Fried pike with creamy leek and smoked mashed potatoes
- Guinea fowl supreme with bacon, leek, grapes and parsley
