Foradori

Lezér 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, cement tank and wooden barrel gives it an additional charm and an unmistakable profile. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"There’s a pretty herbal and mentholated freshness that greets the senses as the 2019 Teroldego opens in the glass. Further coaxing brings forward bright strawberry and cherry, along with rosy florals and crushed stone. It’s soft-textured yet potent, with tart red berries and mineral underpinnings propelled by juicy acidity. Finishes fresh and juicy, leaving sweet tannins to linger. There’s no need to wait on this vibrant yet characterful vintage." Vinous

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 - definitely aerate! SUPERIORE.DE

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 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

"Floral-laced peaches and apricots mix with an air of sweet smoke as the 2019 Nosiola Fontanasanta opens in the glass. This soothes with soft textures, while it also excites with a core of citrus-tinged acidity and salty minerals. The 2019 takes a turn toward the tropical spectrum through the finale, leaving hints of kiwi and young mango to linger. This is a very pretty and energetic vintage for the Fontanasanta Nosiola." Vinous

"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

"The 2019 Teroldego Sgarzon takes its time opening in the glass, but it is worth the wait, as crushed ashen stones, black currants and exotic savory spices form its bouquet. As dark and brooding as it is aromatically, this is surprisingly energetic but also potent on the palate. A mix of zesty acids and tart wild berry fruits collide, creating tension and contrasts. Sweet tannins and minerals grip the senses through the long and dramatic finale, promising years of development. The 2019 Sgarzon is intense yet also playful. I can’t wait to revisit this vintage in a few years’ time." Vinous

"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

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 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

"The 2020 Nosiola Fontanasanta is so pretty and delicate with crushed flower petals, young peach and chamomile. This is soft and round, with stimulating minerality and a sweet and sour citrus twang motivated by juicy acidity. It tapers off long yet finessed and perfumed, leaving a subtle tug of tannin upon the palate." Vinous

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

"If only I could bottle the bouquet of the 2020 Pinot Grigio Fuoripista in perfume form because it is absolutely irresistible. This is exotic, floral, tropical yet lifted and fresh, with an autumnal spiciness that fills the senses. The 2020 is soft-textured with lifting acidity and a pretty mix of ripe apples laced with ginger. It finishes completely fresh and leaves notes of young peach and mint behind. The Pinot Grigio Fuoripista is so incredibly pretty." Vinous

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

"The 2020 Teroldego Morei is dark and inward, slowly blossoming in the glass with black cherries, balsam herbs, hints of cinnamon and clove. This is round in feel, yet with a reverberation of zesty acidity and inner spice. Depths of dark red fruits and minerals settle upon the senses, along with a coating of sweet tannin. Wow, the result is quite stunning, with a chiseled and almost-teeth-chattering feel through the finale. The 2020 is a very exciting vintage for Morei; a boost of warm vintage fruit adds depth to its usually-inward and structured persona. Enjoy a bottle now, but lose the rest for a few years in the cellar." Vinous

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

"The 2020 Teroldego Sgarzon is remarkably pretty and finessed with crushed strawberries, roses and sweet smoke. This is silky and pliant with a cool-toned feel, complemented by lifting acidity and ripe mineral-tinged red berries. It leaves the palate watering for more, yet with a subtle tug of fine tannins and lingering sour cherry fruits. I don’t see the 2020 Sgarzon as a long-distance runner, yet it’s geared to give masses of pleasure over the medium term." Vinous

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

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

"There’s a pretty herbal and mentholated freshness that greets the senses as the 2019 Teroldego opens in the glass. Further coaxing brings forward bright strawberry and cherry, along with rosy florals and crushed stone. It’s soft-textured yet potent, with tart red berries and mineral underpinnings propelled by juicy acidity. Finishes fresh and juicy, leaving sweet tannins to linger. There’s no need to wait on this vibrant yet characterful vintage." Vinous

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

"Minty herbs and camphor give way to black currants and savory spices, as the 2019 Teroldego Granato blossoms in the glass. This is polished and elegant with a deep inner spiciness and depths of dark red fruits. Cooling acids and minerals help to lift the expression, holding the 2019’s power in reserve, and creating a youthful yet totally harmonious expression. While structured and built for the long term, I recommend checking in on at least one bottle to enjoy the intensity of its primary fruit. This is an undeniably classic Granato in the making. In 2019, the Foradori family used 30% whole-cluster fruit while fermenting the Granato." Vinous

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 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

"The dark and brooding 2018 Granato mixes wild berries with savory herbs, crushed rocks, brown spice and a hint of animal musk. This is a more lifted and vertical expression on the palate, with bright acids and mineral-tinged red and black fruits that seem to hover across the senses. The 2018 leaves a coating of grippy tannins, yet remains energetic and fresh, as inner violet tones and nuances of blackberries slowly fade. Only a short stay in the cellar should be required before the 2018 really starts to show its merit." Vinous

"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 Trentino dialect) is an original red wine, true to the terroir, and yet of irresistible elegance and finesse. Warm, dense and mineral like the soil on which it grows. Morei is protected from cold north winds by the nearby, steep 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 set in rocks and sand. This and the 12-month extended ageing in cylindrical amphorae give the site wine its terroir-typical, clear profile. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2016 Teroldego Morei Cilindrica is dark and inward, with masses of crushed black cherries, autumnal spices and wet slate forming its alluring bouquet. It’s silky-smooth yet cool-toned in feel, staining the palate with a concentration of dark red fruits, as a salty flourish and rosy inner florals collect toward the close. The 2016 leaves the palate classically dry, with sweet tannins and hints of licorice that linger on and on. What an absolutely gorgeous expression of Morei. This limited release of the Morei spends an extra year on a Cilindrica Amphora." Vinous

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.

Sgarzon Cilindrica is a Demeter-certified Teroldego Cru in Riserva quality and a delicate wine that is at the same time full of richness and energy from the start to the final. The extended ageing of 12 months in cylindrical amphorae underlines the character of the site wine once again in an impressive way. Only 350 bottles of this "project wine" were bottled! SUPERIORE.DE

Morei (dark in Trentino dialect) is an original red wine, true to the terroir, and yet of irresistible elegance and finesse. Warm, dense and mineral like the soil on which it grows. Morei is protected from cold north winds by the nearby, steep 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 set in rocks and sand. This and the 12-month extended ageing in cylindrical amphorae give the site wine its terroir-typical, clear profile. SUPERIORE.DE

"Masses of wild berries and hints of melon, along with crushed stone, wafts up from the 2018 Teroldego Morei Cilindrica. This is soft with depths of minerality, yet also juicy acids that create a lively and jovial feel, even as tart wild berries saturate. It leaves a subtle coating of tannins and a twang of spice while tapering off dry yet fresh. This limited release of the Morei spends an extra year on a Cilindrica Amphora, which is essentially two total years of refinement." Vinous

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.

Sgarzon Cilindrica is a Demeter-certified Teroldego Cru in Riserva quality and a delicate wine that is at the same time full of richness and energy from the start to the final. The extended ageing of 12 months in cylindrical amphorae underlines the character of the site wine once again in an impressive way. Only 350 bottles of this "project wine" were bottled! 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

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 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

"Floral-laced peaches and apricots mix with an air of sweet smoke as the 2019 Nosiola Fontanasanta opens in the glass. This soothes with soft textures, while it also excites with a core of citrus-tinged acidity and salty minerals. The 2019 takes a turn toward the tropical spectrum through the finale, leaving hints of kiwi and young mango to linger. This is a very pretty and energetic vintage for the Fontanasanta Nosiola." Vinous

"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

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

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

"The 2019 Teroldego Sgarzon takes its time opening in the glass, but it is worth the wait, as crushed ashen stones, black currants and exotic savory spices form its bouquet. As dark and brooding as it is aromatically, this is surprisingly energetic but also potent on the palate. A mix of zesty acids and tart wild berry fruits collide, creating tension and contrasts. Sweet tannins and minerals grip the senses through the long and dramatic finale, promising years of development. The 2019 Sgarzon is intense yet also playful. I can’t wait to revisit this vintage in a few years’ time." Vinous

"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

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

"The 2020 Teroldego Sgarzon is remarkably pretty and finessed with crushed strawberries, roses and sweet smoke. This is silky and pliant with a cool-toned feel, complemented by lifting acidity and ripe mineral-tinged red berries. It leaves the palate watering for more, yet with a subtle tug of fine tannins and lingering sour cherry fruits. I don’t see the 2020 Sgarzon as a long-distance runner, yet it’s geared to give masses of pleasure over the medium term." Vinous

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

"The 2020 Teroldego Morei is dark and inward, slowly blossoming in the glass with black cherries, balsam herbs, hints of cinnamon and clove. This is round in feel, yet with a reverberation of zesty acidity and inner spice. Depths of dark red fruits and minerals settle upon the senses, along with a coating of sweet tannin. Wow, the result is quite stunning, with a chiseled and almost-teeth-chattering feel through the finale. The 2020 is a very exciting vintage for Morei; a boost of warm vintage fruit adds depth to its usually-inward and structured persona. Enjoy a bottle now, but lose the rest for a few years in the cellar." Vinous