Morei Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2020

Wine Description for Morei Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2020 by Foradori

Colour & Appearance

Deep and compelling, the Morei reveals itself in the glass: purple-red with an almost black core and luminous violet reflections, which fully justify the name “Morei” – dark in the Trentino dialect.

Nose

The bouquet reveals the powerful side of Teroldego: mallows and mulberries meet violets and blueberries, underpinned by a hint of dark bitter chocolate. The varietal’s typically floral top note unfolds expansively and dark-fruited – an aromatic statement with character.

Palate

Generous and forthcoming, the wine presents itself on the palate. The attack is juicy and accessible, carried by ripe dark fruit. Remarkable is the grippy, fine-knit tannin, which clings to the palate like the finest sandpaper – present, but never intrusive. The ripe acidity lends the wine its remarkable drinkability.

Finish

The aftertaste is fruity and long, adorned with notes of bitter chocolate, which lend depth and complexity to the finale.

Terroir & Origin

The 2.5-hectare Morei vineyard site lies in the Campo Rotaliano, a geographical peculiarity in the Adige Valley. The gravelly and sandy alluvial soils of the Noce river – characterised by limestone, granite and porphyry debris – give this Teroldego its characteristic power and structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Teroldego Rotaliano, vinified in Spanish amphorae (Tinajas from Villarrobledo). The eight-month maturation on the skins enables natural clarification and lends the wine its impressive texture. Limited production of approximately 12,000 bottles.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The wine’s powerful character harmonises beautifully with tuna steak with red wine butter, braised rabbit in red wine with tarragon or, surprisingly, with a fermented red cabbage soup with walnuts.

Special Features

An authentic expression of the Teroldego grape variety from the hand of Elisabetta Foradori, pioneer of biodynamic winemaking in Trentino. The Morei is traditionally the more powerful of the estate’s two vineyard site Teroldegos and would benefit from several years of bottle age.