Foradori

Lezer means "light" and so it is - in the most delicate sense. Bright ruby red, red berries and an interesting note of violets on the nose. On the palate, smoke, freshly cut wood and a fine creaminess. A thoroughly fresh red until the finish, which is particularly suited to the warm season and uncomplicated Mediterranean cuisine when lightly chilled. The ageing in different vessels such as amphora, wooden barrel and cement tank gives it an additional charm and an unmistakable profile. SUPERIORE.DE

"Why not now? This light and lively red is brimming with cranberry and cherry aromas. Very juicy and succulent, but bone dry and crisp on the palate, this demands to be drunk cold, for any spur of the moment celebration." James Suckling

Foradoris Teroldegos are world class and the best from this very own grape variety. Typical aromas subtle of blackberries, fine tannin, elegant and long. A warm, exceptional red with high memory potential! SUPERIORE.DE

A small marvel, perfectly harmonised with multi-layered aromas of tropical fruits, apples and honey. A highly interesting white natural wine that is far more than casual enjoyment because it offers an exceedingly full, well-structured taste. Fermented in the red wine process with the skins. Strong yellow with golden reflections. Intensely fragrant of dried herbs, incense, candied lemon peel and a hint of bitter orange. On the palate, fresh citrus notes, an exciting acid arc and a powerful structure lead into a very long finish, crowned by a hint of bitter almonds. Very complex and a wonderful food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"Maybe the greatest natural white wine I have ever tasted. Complex and strikingly original lemon-zest, smoke and dried-chamomile aromas pour from the glass. Then comes the concentrated but very refined palate, followed by a super-long finish that's a cascading waterfall of wet-stone minerality. Just doesn't want to stop! From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification." James Suckling

Sgarzon is a single vineyard, little more than a kilometre from Morei as the crow flies, but here the Noce has deposited more sand in the upper soil layers, the plot is more open and so less protected from cold winds. The grapes ripen about a week later. Teroldego Sgarzon is fabulous, delicate yet full of richness and energy from the attack to the final. The bouquet - an exciting mix of dark fruits, tobacco, flowers, liquorice, mint and minerals. At the palate very clear, pure and clean. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Foradori Teroldego Sgarzon is dark and brooding in the glass, as if black ashen stones had been crushed, and within them was a mix of wild berry, currants, tobacco and moist earth. However, there’s a lift and purity to its fruit, as the wine coasts across a mix of zesty acids and minerals, coming across as energetic, contrasted by a twang of sour cranberry. A hint of grippy tannin lingers along with tart primary fruits, leading me to believe that a few years in the cellar will reveal even further depths. This wine was tasted over the course of two days, and it only got better the longer it was opened." Vinous

"From a vineyard with gravel and sandy soils, Foradori's 2018 Teroldego Sgarzon is floral and fruity with dried cherry, raspberry and wild rose. The wine is fermented in clay amphorae on the skins, and this adds a point of extra structure and determination. But the mouthfeel is lovely really, leaving a silky and polished impression." Robert Parker

"Blackcurrants, wild raspberries, cloves, dried violets and lavender with some ink. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and incredible depth of fresh and crushed berries, evolving into dried thyme, lavender and crushed shells. Very long finish. Firmness and minerality to this." James Suckling

Only 8,000 bottles of Fuoripista Pinot Grigio from the biodynamic vineyards of the Campo Rotaliano site are pressed by Elisabetta Foradori each year. The wine is fermented on the skins for eight months in tinajas (Spanish amphorae), where it slowly matures to reveal the delicate character of Pinot Grigio and the forgotten diversity of Trentino. SUPERIORE.DE

"Skin fermentation has given this pinot grigio a rosé color, but also a lot of peach-skin, rose-petal and candied-orange character. Notes of wet earth and umami, which you normally associate with red wines, develops as it aerates in the glass. Then comes the surprisingly delicate, medium-bodied palate that is so fresh, the delicate tannins and rose-petal notes lifting the long, almost weightless finish." James Suckling

Nosiola - an ancient grape variety of Trentino - was once cultivated all over the country. Today, its cultivation is limited to the mountains and valleys of Trento. The Nosiola vine produces wines of great finesse and longevity. Elisabetta's Nosiola also gains exceptional power and energy from biodynamics and aging in amphora. Give the Nosiola time and be patient: Only after sufficient aeration and at a serving temperature of about 13 degrees does this white reveal its full potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of stone, cooked pear and apple on the nose. A little volatile, because of little or no sulfur. Full-bodied and layered with lots of phenolic texture to the honey, pear and sliced green-apple flavors. Some fresh thyme and parsley. Plenty of fruit on the finish. Skin-contact wine." James Suckling

"Closed with a yellow wax capsule, the 2018 Nosiola Fontanasanta shows a light and luminous golden-straw color. Made with extended skin contact in amphorae, the wine presents apricot, honey, white grape skin and bitter almond. Those macerated flavors appear with greater intensity to the palate where the wine boasts the slight bite or crunch of its skin tannins. The wine's nutty, slightly bitter finish is followed by subtle stone fruit, pomelo and apricot." Robert Parker

The Teroldego from Foradori are all a great experience. Elisabetta presses highly interesting wines from the autochthonous grape variety from the foot of the Dolomites. And they do so purely organically and partly in amphorae.

Morei (dark in Trentino dialect) is an original red wine, true to the terroir, and at the same time of irresistible elegance and finesse. Warm, dense and mineral like the soil on which it grows. Morei is protected from the cold north winds by the nearby steep rock faces. The rock stores heat during the day, which radiates to the vineyard at night. The soil here is very stony, therefore relatively warm, dense, dark, mineral, like the eponymous wine Morei Teroldego. The average age of the vines (30 years) also contributes to its depth of character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Incredibly deep wild-berry nose that has just a whiff of funk, but this also gives the wine enormous energy. Sleek, but densely concentrated with a stunning interplay of fruit and fine tannin, the dangerously lively acidity whipping this into a mineral and herbal frenzy at the breathtaking, long finish." James Suckling

Nosiola - an ancient grape variety of Trentino - was once cultivated all over the country. Today, its cultivation is limited to the mountains and valleys of Trento. The Nosiola vine produces wines of great finesse and longevity. Elisabetta's Nosiola also gains exceptional strength and energy from biodynamics and ageing in amphorae. Give the Nosiola time and be patient: Only after sufficient aeration and at a serving temperature of about 13 degrees does this white wine reveal its full potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Complex nose of toasted nuts and chocolate, but this is so much fresher than that sounds, thanks to the intense, wild-herb character that expands with aeration. Just a hint of funk. The stunning interplay of oxidative (mature) and reductive (fresh) character makes this so animating and fascinating. Very long, delicate finish." James Suckling

Sgarzon is a single vineyard, hardly more than a kilometre from Morei as the crow flies, but here the Noce has deposited more sand in the upper soil layers, the plot is more open and thus less protected from cold winds. The grapes ripen about a week later. Teroldego Sgarzon is fabulous, filigree and yet full of richness and energy from the attack to the final. The bouquet - an exciting mix of dark fruits, tobacco, flowers, liquorice, mint and minerals. Very clear, pure and clean on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"This red has an extreme mountain-wine personality that's expressed through a ton of wild-herb and cranberry aromas, crisp acidity and a tightly wound body. Somehow the generous and slightly sappy tannins neatly fold into the wine's sleek profile. Long, crisp and mineral finish." James Suckling

Lezer means "light" and so it is - in the most delicate sense. Bright ruby red, red berries and an interesting note of violets on the nose. On the palate, smoke, freshly cut wood and a fine creaminess. A thoroughly fresh red until the finish, which is particularly suited to the warm season and uncomplicated Mediterranean cuisine when lightly chilled. The ageing in different vessels such as amphora, wooden barrel and cement tank gives it an additional charm and an unmistakable profile. SUPERIORE.DE

"Why not now? This light and lively red is brimming with cranberry and cherry aromas. Very juicy and succulent, but bone dry and crisp on the palate, this demands to be drunk cold, for any spur of the moment celebration." James Suckling

Sgarzon is a solitary location, barely more than a kilometre as the crow flies from Morei, but here the Noce has deposited more sand in the upper layers of the soil, the plot is more open and thus less protected from cold winds. The grapes ripen about a week later. Teroldego Sgarzon is fabulous, filigree and at the same time full of richness and energy from the beginning to the final.

Sgarzon Cilindrica is the Teroldego cru in Riserva quality and a delicate wine, which is at the same time full of richness and energy from the beginning to the final. The maturation in cilindrical amphoras, extended by 12 months, underlines the character of the site wine once again in an impressive way. Only 350 bottles of this "project wine" have been filled! SUPERIORE.DE

A small marvel, perfectly harmonized with multilayered aromas of tropical fruits, apples and honey. A highly interesting white wine that is far more than casual enjoyment, because it offers an exceedingly full, well-structured taste. Fermented in the red wine process with the skins. Strong yellow with golden reflexes. Intensely fragrant of dried herbs, incense, candied lemon peel and a hint of bitter orange. On the palate, fresh citrus notes, an exciting arc of acidity and a powerful structure lead into a very long finish, crowned by a hint of bitter almonds. Very complex and a wonderful food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Foradori Manzoni Bianco Fontanasanta really excites all of the senses. Its luminous golden color shimmers in the glass, as a wild bouquet of crushed stone, lime and floral undergrowth reaches up. There’s tart citrus and salty minerals that sizzle, as ripe green apple and savory herbal tones gain momentum, growing in volume toward the finale. And then, its structure, which slightly dries out the experience toward the close, but tempts the imagination to wonder what else may come after a few years in the cellar. Thoughts of white Burgundy come to mind while hovering over this impressive glass of wine." Vinous

"The Foradori 2019 Manzoni Bianco Fontanasanta opens to a bright golden color with some faint copper or greenish highlights. A portion of the wine is aged in clay amphorae. The bouquet is somewhat neutral with loads of pear, Golden Delicious apple and quince. There's nothing too fragrant or floral. Instead, the wine is grounded in unmistakable orchard fruit aromas that color both the bouquet and the wine's flavor profile. You also get honey, saffron and candied orange peel. The wine ends with a touch of mineral dryness, like broken slate or crushed terracotta, that contributes to the tight, almost tannic finish." Robert Parker

"Unique aromas of lemon drops and dried limes with hay and candied pineapple, following through to a full body with layers of fruit and a wonderful flavors of peaches and nectarines, as well as some tile and stone. Creamy texture." James Suckling

A small marvel, perfectly harmonised with multi-layered aromas of tropical fruits, apples and honey. A highly interesting white natural wine that is far more than casual enjoyment because it offers an exceedingly full, well-structured taste. Fermented in the red wine process with the skins. Strong yellow with golden reflections. Intensely fragrant of dried herbs, incense, candied lemon peel and a hint of bitter orange. On the palate, fresh citrus notes, an exciting acid arc and a powerful structure lead into a very long finish, crowned by a hint of bitter almonds. Very complex and a wonderful food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"Maybe the greatest natural white wine I have ever tasted. Complex and strikingly original lemon-zest, smoke and dried-chamomile aromas pour from the glass. Then comes the concentrated but very refined palate, followed by a super-long finish that's a cascading waterfall of wet-stone minerality. Just doesn't want to stop! From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification." James Suckling

Foradori's Teroldegos are world class and the best from this very own grape variety. Typical aromas subtly of blackberries, fine tannin, elegant and long. A warm, exceptional red with high memory potential! SUPERIORE.DE

Granato convinces with its rich balsamic scent of sour cherries and red currants. Rich in extracts and gentle, powerful and precise on the palate. A wine that reflects the long-standing consistency and competence of this winemaker. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby garnet, deep color, violet reflections, delicate water streak. Ripe cherries, dark berry confit, nuances of blossom honey, subtle vegetal spice, dark minerality. Juicy, fine red berry nuances, fresh cherries, vibrant structure, very lively, delicate floral notes, mineral and well adhering, good length, sure potential for development." Falstaff

"Deep purple ruby. Very precise, perfumed aromas of red rose, violet, red cherry, dark berries, spices and herbs. Then bright and juicy with very tactile red and blue fruit and herb flavors lifted by lively harmonious acidity and real class. Long mineral finish." Vinous

"A rich and layered red that always maintains its freshness and linear line. Dried berry and orange peel. Hints of cedar. Medium body. Juicy and fruity finish." James Suckling

Granato convinces with its rich balsamic scent of sour cherries and red currants. Extract-rich and gentle, powerful and precise on the palate. A wine that reflects the long-standing consistency and competence of this winemaker. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Granato is a dark, rich and powerful wine; but that’s not to say it’s international in style, which is a common misconception regarding this flagship wine from Foradori. Masses of crushed cherry, currant, blueberry, tobacco, exotic spice and black, ashen earth form its captivating bouquet. The density of its textures nearly hides the bristling acidity and mounting tannins beneath, as notes of wild berry, savory herbs and saline-minerality saturate all that they touch. This mixture seems to slowly melt away, leaving hints of violet florals and a tug of tart fruits. The Granato is sourced from the estate’s oldest parcels in Campo Rotaliano, some planted as far back as 1938 as pergola-trained vines." Vinous

"The 2017 Granato is a pure expression of Teroldego with a sultry, dark color and inky concentration. Summer temperatures in 2017 were warm, but hail damaged 40% of the crop. The fact this wine was even made is a miracle. There is a lot of succulent and tart fruit here that recalls wild cherry and plum, with riper tones of black currant and blackberry that add extra richness and texture. Some stem inclusion is usually employed to make this wine, and its structure is fleshed out as a result. To summarize, this is a full-bodied vintage of Granato with little hints of the tart pomegranate fruit that grows on a tree right outside the winery door." Robert Parker

"This is really exotic with crushed berry, blueberry, blackberry, violet and sandalwood. It’s full-bodied and very layered with ultra fine tannins that are interspersed with beautiful, ripe fruit. The finish shows cherry, tea, bark and dried flowers. It’s very long and precise at the end. This needs at least four or five years to show what it has, but so beautiful already to taste." James Suckling

Granato convinces with its rich balsamic aroma of sour cherries and red currants. Extract-rich and gentle, powerful and precise on the palate. A wine that reflects the long-standing consistency and competence of this winemaker. SUPERIORE.DE

"Enormously deep and subtle wild-blackberry aromas with a thousand herbal nuances lead you into this concentrated and beautifully proportioned red that is so delightful and fascinating. Very long finish that's crisp and very mineral. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification." James Suckling

Morei (dark in the Trentino dialect) is an original red wine, true to the terroir, yet of irresistible elegance and finesse. Warm, dense and mineral like the soil in which it grows. Morei is protected from cold north winds by the nearby, abruptly rising rock faces.

Morei Cilindrica is the Demeter-certified Teroldego cru in Riserva quality and a racy wine with intense and mineral-driven aromas. The vineyard is planted in an old river bed, which is surrounded by rocks and sand. This and the 12-month extended ageing in cilindrical amphorae give the site wine its terroir-typical, clear profile. SUPERIORE.DE

Sgarzon is a solitary location, barely more than a kilometre as the crow flies from Morei, but here the Noce has deposited more sand in the upper layers of the soil, the plot is more open and thus less protected from cold winds. The grapes ripen about a week later. Teroldego Sgarzon is fabulous, filigree and at the same time full of richness and energy from the beginning to the final.

Sgarzon Cilindrica is a Demeter-certified Teroldego cru in Riserva quality and a delicate wine, which is at the same time full of richness and energy from the beginning to the final. The 12-month extended ageing in cilindrical amphorae underlines the character of the site wine once again in an impressive way. Only 350 bottles of this "project wine" have been filled! SUPERIORE.DE

The Teroldego from Foradori are all a great experience. Elisabetta presses highly interesting wines from the autochthonous grape variety from the foot of the Dolomites. And this is purely organic and partly also in amphorae.

Morei (dark in Trentino dialect) is an original red wine, true to the terroir, and at the same time of irresistible elegance and finesse. Warm, dense and mineral like the soil on which it grows. Morei is protected from cold northerly winds by the nearby, precipitous rock faces. The rock stores heat during the day, which radiates to the vineyard at night. The soil here is very stony, therefore relatively warm, dense, dark, mineral, like the eponymous wine Morei Teroldego. The average age of the vines (30 years) also contributes to its depth of character. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Teroldego Morei from Foradori is simply stunning. Aromas of fresh strawberries, violets, wild herbs, spiced orange peels and wet stone form up in the glass, creating a captivating display. It’s soft with an inner sweetness that perfectly contrasts its cascading minerality and juicy acids. There’s a tart twang of sour red berries and inner florals that lasts and lasts and lasts. What a beautiful wine. Having worked their vineyards biodynamically for years, the Foradori family decided to begin aging and bottling two parcels separately, both in Amphora." Vinous

"The 2018 Teroldego Morei (closed in a wax-sealed bottle) is fermented on the skins in amphorae. Fruit comes from the estate's 2.5-hectare Morei vineyard with alluvial soils and lots of rocks. This is the sister wine to Foradori's other single-vineyard expression from Sgarzon, and of the two, this one offers a little more heft and power. The wine reveals dark berry and dried cherry aromas, and you do taste the tannic firmness from the skins. That dark fruit cedes to elements of licorice, potting soil and dried rose." Robert Parker

"This has a complex nose of fresh violets, crushed redcurrants and blackcurrants with some black-pepper spice. Dried grapefruit peel, too. It’s medium-bodied and elegant with soft, silky tannins. Lots of fresh and bitter berries with dried herbs, flowers, stems and crushed gravel, too. Gorgeous depth of pure fruit at the end of the palate." James Suckling

Nosiola - an ancient grape variety of Trentino - was once cultivated all over the country. Today, its cultivation is limited to the mountains and valleys of Trento. The Nosiola vine produces wines of great finesse and longevity. Elisabetta's Nosiola also gains exceptional power and energy from biodynamics and aging in amphora. Give the Nosiola time and be patient: Only after sufficient aeration and at a serving temperature of about 13 degrees does this white reveal its full potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of stone, cooked pear and apple on the nose. A little volatile, because of little or no sulfur. Full-bodied and layered with lots of phenolic texture to the honey, pear and sliced green-apple flavors. Some fresh thyme and parsley. Plenty of fruit on the finish. Skin-contact wine." James Suckling

"Closed with a yellow wax capsule, the 2018 Nosiola Fontanasanta shows a light and luminous golden-straw color. Made with extended skin contact in amphorae, the wine presents apricot, honey, white grape skin and bitter almond. Those macerated flavors appear with greater intensity to the palate where the wine boasts the slight bite or crunch of its skin tannins. The wine's nutty, slightly bitter finish is followed by subtle stone fruit, pomelo and apricot." Robert Parker

Elisabetta Foradori presses only 8,000 bottles of Fuoripista Pinot Grigio from the biodynamic vineyards of Campo Rotaliano every year. The wine is fermented for eight months on the skins in Tinajas (Spanish amphoras) and matures slowly, then reveals the delicate character of the Pinot Grigio and the forgotten diversity of Trentino. SUPERIORE.DE

Sgarzon is a single vineyard, little more than a kilometre from Morei as the crow flies, but here the Noce has deposited more sand in the upper soil layers, the plot is more open and so less protected from cold winds. The grapes ripen about a week later. Teroldego Sgarzon is fabulous, delicate yet full of richness and energy from the attack to the final. The bouquet - an exciting mix of dark fruits, tobacco, flowers, liquorice, mint and minerals. At the palate very clear, pure and clean. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Foradori Teroldego Sgarzon is dark and brooding in the glass, as if black ashen stones had been crushed, and within them was a mix of wild berry, currants, tobacco and moist earth. However, there’s a lift and purity to its fruit, as the wine coasts across a mix of zesty acids and minerals, coming across as energetic, contrasted by a twang of sour cranberry. A hint of grippy tannin lingers along with tart primary fruits, leading me to believe that a few years in the cellar will reveal even further depths. This wine was tasted over the course of two days, and it only got better the longer it was opened." Vinous

"From a vineyard with gravel and sandy soils, Foradori's 2018 Teroldego Sgarzon is floral and fruity with dried cherry, raspberry and wild rose. The wine is fermented in clay amphorae on the skins, and this adds a point of extra structure and determination. But the mouthfeel is lovely really, leaving a silky and polished impression." Robert Parker

"Blackcurrants, wild raspberries, cloves, dried violets and lavender with some ink. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and incredible depth of fresh and crushed berries, evolving into dried thyme, lavender and crushed shells. Very long finish. Firmness and minerality to this." James Suckling

The Teroldego from Foradori are all a great experience. Elisabetta presses highly interesting wines from the autochthonous grape variety from the foot of the Dolomites. And they do so purely organically and partly in amphorae.

Morei (dark in Trentino dialect) is an original red wine, true to the terroir, and at the same time of irresistible elegance and finesse. Warm, dense and mineral like the soil on which it grows. Morei is protected from the cold north winds by the nearby steep rock faces. The rock stores heat during the day, which radiates to the vineyard at night. The soil here is very stony, therefore relatively warm, dense, dark, mineral, like the eponymous wine Morei Teroldego. The average age of the vines (30 years) also contributes to its depth of character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Incredibly deep wild-berry nose that has just a whiff of funk, but this also gives the wine enormous energy. Sleek, but densely concentrated with a stunning interplay of fruit and fine tannin, the dangerously lively acidity whipping this into a mineral and herbal frenzy at the breathtaking, long finish." James Suckling