Sgarzon Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2020

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

Colour & Appearance

Deep purple-red with violet reflections and an almost black core – a wine that makes no visual compromises.

Nose

The nose is seductive and immediate: black cherry and wild plum dominate, flanked by the tart freshness of elderberry and lingonberry. Floral hints of mallow and a whisper of dark tobacco lend the bouquet an elegant depth. Despite its youth, the Sgarzon displays a remarkable openness and expressive power.

Palate

On the palate, the Sgarzon surprises with an almost ascetic discipline. No lush fruit sweetness, but rather taut extract and a driving, vibrant pulse. The agile acidity structure keeps everything in motion and gives the wine an invigorating, almost meditative coolness. The body is lean and precise – a red wine that appeals to finesse rather than power.

Finish

Long, fruity and characterised by joyful freshness. The tannins are fine and gripping, the finish herbal-mineral with a final echo of dark fruit. A wine that invites you to take another sip.

Terroir & Origin

The single vineyard site Sgarzon – meaning “shoot” in the Trentino dialect – encompasses merely 2.5 hectares in the Campo Rotaliano, that geologically unique indentation of the Adige valley between the Dolomite ridges. The Noce river has deposited gravelly and sandy alluvial soils of limestone, granite and porphyry over centuries. The cooler microclimate of the site grants the Teroldego an unusual, varietal freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Made from the indigenous Trentino grape variety Teroldego, this wine ferments spontaneously and subsequently matures for eight months in amphorae from Villarrobledo (Spain) with skin contact. Elisabetta Foradori eschews any interventions – the wine is created with a minimalist hand and maximum conviction. Annual production: approximately 12,000 bottles.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The vibrant acidity and cool fruit make the Sgarzon a versatile companion: grilled salsiccia with fennel seeds, grilled sardines with fennel salad or a rustic Pecorino with apple and black pepper – all pairings that showcase its freshness and spice perfectly.

Special Features

Foradori is regarded as a pioneer of Teroldego and has made the grape variety internationally respectable. The Sgarzon is a prime example of natural winemaking in Trentino: unvarnished, distinctive and of striking authenticity. At just 12.5 % alcohol, a refreshingly light representative of its class – drinking pleasure without heaviness.