Foradori Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2023

Wine Description for Foradori Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2023 by Foradori

Colour & Appearance

Garnet red with violet reflections and a dark core.

Nose

A masterful textbook example of the grape variety: the nose reveals juicy dark berries such as blackberries, mulberries, plums and tart elderberries. Hovering above is a delicate floral top note of mallow, hibiscus and hollyhocks, underpinned by finely spiced pickled black walnuts.

Palate

On the palate, the 2023 vintage presents itself as ethereal and elegant. Succulent dark fruit meets a transparently shimmering extract. The tannins are ultra-fine and closely woven. A cool style with a more delicate extraction, sublime finesse and a sweeping arch of acidity.

Finish

The finish is sustained by fresh fruit, cool minerality and a nimble, captivating length.

Terroir & Origin

From the Campo Rotaliano in Trentino, an alpine valley floor surrounded by steep rock faces. Over centuries, the River Noce deposited a mosaic of alluvial soil, gravel, sand, limestone, porphyry and granite here. The grapes originate from tiny vineyard plots such as Mezzolombardo Campazzi and Settepergole.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A varietal wine made from 100% Teroldego. The grapes are fermented in cement tanks and subsequently aged for 12 months in wooden casks and cement. Today, the Demeter-certified estate is managed by Elisabetta Foradori’s children: Emilio, Theo and Myrtha.

Food Pairings

Outstanding with braised beef roast, pan-seared duck breast, venison dishes with cranberries or aged alpine cheese.

Key Features

The 2023 vintage impresses with its unusual delicacy and light-footed nature rather than heavy concentration. At a slender 12.0% ABV, the wine brings the unadulterated alpine freshness of the Dolomites straight into the glass.