Granato Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2019

The Campo Rotaliano is a delimited geographical area and lies as an indentation of the Adige Valley between two mountain ridges. Its formation is inextricably linked to the Noce River, which has been carrying limestone, granite and porphyry debris for centuries. Within the Campo Rotaliano, different microzones can be distinguished according to their soil characteristics, which have been given different names by the winegrowers.

Der Name Granato bezieht sich auf den Granatapfel, der ebenso wie Weintrauben häufig im Mittelmeerraum anzutreffen ist. Von dieser Verbindung leitet sich der Name „Granato” ab, der seine besondere Konzentration und Dichte aus den steinigen Böden des Campo Rotaliano zieht. Gewachsen auf rund vier Hektar verteilt in drei Lagen wächst er an alten Pergola-Anlagen in Mezzolombardo auf Schwemmland, Schotter und Kieselsteinen. Spontan vergoren in großen, offenen Bottichen wird er anschließend für 15 Monate im Tonneau ausgebaut, bevor er weitere 15 Monate in der Flasche reift. Die jährliche Produktion beträgt durchschnittlich. 20.000 Flaschen

Dark purple with violet reflections and black core.

The 2019 Granato from Foradori has an expansive nose with dark fruits of blackberries, mulberries, elderberries and black cherries, complemented by dried plums, black pepper and juniper berries. Floating and balanced, the aromas change like a kaleidoscope in constant flux. The floral notes typical of Teroldego appear timidly at first, which is why it is recommended to pour it upside down into the carafe for optimised aroma development. In its youthful stage, it is best to drink it the day before - the Granato can easily take it a bit rougher.

With velvety regalia, it drapes itself plushly over the palate like the crimson train of a benevolent regent, proclaiming to the inclined tippler its status as the undisputed sovereign of the grape variety. On the palate, it mirrors the aromas of the nose, oscillating between dark-fruited ecstasy and filigree understatement. It gracefully combines the extract-rich fruit with noble tannin and the aristocratic acidity that accompanies it into the majestically long finish. The Granato benefits from a minimum of five years of bottle ageing until it fully reveals its assets.