Sgarzon Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2019 1500ml Magnum

Tasting Note for Sgarzon Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2019 1500ml Magnum by Foradori

Colour & Appearance

A slightly translucent, luminous purple-red in the glass.

Nose

The Sgarzon presents its wild, cool and finesse-rich side. On the nose, striking notes of elderberries, sExternal sloe and juicy sour cherries combine with delicate nuances of violet blossoms, pale tobacco, fresh mint, dry undergrowth and a subtle hint of sweet yeast.

Palate

The palate reveals a silky texture reminiscent of fine baked clay. The combination of red and dark fruit meets a vibrant acidity and an almost tingling minerality. The mouthfeel is immensely pure, clean and juicy at a moderate 12.5% ABV.

Finish

In the finish, the fruit gradually becomes darker while retaining its crisp freshness. A pleasantly bitter accent of tobacco echoes for a long time.

Terroir & Origin

The 2.5-hectare Sgarzon parcel is located in the Campo Rotaliano near Mezzolombardo. The alluvial soil is heavily dominated by sand and Dolomitic limestone. Cool winds blow through this open site, which is why the Teroldego grapes ripen here about a week later than in the neighbouring Morei vineyard.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Varietal Teroldego from Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture. The wine was aged for eight months on the skins in 420-litre Spanish clay amphorae (tinajas). In the spring of 2020, it was racked into concrete tanks for further harmonisation.

Food Pairings

Magnificent with a beetroot and walnut rice pan. Equally suitable for a fillet steak with chermoula sauce, roast tomatoes and baked potatoes or spiced lamb chops on vegetable couscous.

Special Features

In the generous 1500ml Magnum, this iconic amphora wine matures particularly slowly and with great complexity. The work of the Foradori family has led the almost forgotten Teroldego grape variety to world renown.