Granato Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2019 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Granato Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2019 1500ml Magnum by Foradori

Colour & Appearance

Deep purple-red with violet reflections and a black core – a wine that announces its concentration already in the glass.

Nose

Complex and multi-layered: blackberries, mulberries and elderberry meet dried plums, black pepper and juniper berries. The floral notes typical of Teroldego with hints of violets develop with air contact – decanting here is not a recommendation, but a necessity. The aromas shift kaleidoscopically and reveal the remarkable complexity of this autochthonous grape variety.

Palate

Powerful, yet never heavy. The Granato presents itself with silky, fine-grained tannins and a cool elegance that betrays alpine influence. The dark fruits appear bright and precise, never concentrated or jammy. A racy acidity lends the wine drive and tension, spice notes run through the mid-palate. The balance between extract-rich fruit and noble structure is masterful.

Finish

Majestically long with lingering violet notes and sustained freshness. The wine impresses through endurance, not power – an aftertaste that lingers for minutes.

Terroir & Origin

The Campo Rotaliano in Trentino is the heartland of Teroldego. On around four hectares across three vineyard sites, old pergola vines grow on alluvial soil, gravel and pebbles – a mixture of limestone, granite and porphyry deposited by the Noce river over centuries. These stony soils shape the mineral precision and concentration of the Granato.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Spontaneous fermentation in large, open vats, followed by 15 months in tonneaux and a further 15 months bottle age. Foradori works biodynamically and allows the wine time – a minimum of five years maturity is recommended for full expression.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Venison roast with dark braising sauce, hare in blood sauce, braised eel in red wine or hearty braised dishes with wild herbs and juniper.

Special Features

The magnum bottle promises even better development. Only around 20,000 bottles produced annually – the undisputed reference wine for Teroldego.