“Granato” Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2021 (BIO) · MAGNUM

Elisabetta Foradori | Trentino
Foradori | Via Damiano Chiesa 1 | IT 38017 Mezzolombardo

01012421 · 1,5 l · 79,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping9 units available

There are wines that change a grape variety forever. Granato is one of them. The legendary Teroldego, which has been convincing the wine world since 1987 that red wines of international calibre can be produced from Italy's alpine heights. Its name is both programme and poetry: Granato – the pomegranate, the ancient Mediterranean fruit that, like the vine, came to Italy thousands of years ago and whose ruby-coloured seeds remind Elisabetta Foradori of the essence of perfect grapes. In the historic Noval, Regin and Pedot vineyards of Campo Rotaliano, where Teroldego vines over seventy years old sink their roots deep into the Dolomite soil, a wine of monumental proportions is created. Here, on the alluvial sediments of prehistoric times, these ancient vines have grown in complexity decade after decade. Elisabetta's biodynamic philosophy reaches its purest form with these Methuselah vines: Not to intervene, but to guide nature to its peak.

Vinification is a ritual of patience: spontaneous fermentation in open wooden vats, twenty to thirty days of maceration to extract every nuance. This is followed by fifteen months in acacia barrels - not oak, but the subtler, spicier acacia wood that gives the Teroldego structure without domesticating its wild soul. Further months of ageing in the cellar allow all the elements to merge into a harmonious symphony.

The result is overwhelming every year: deep ruby red with an almost impenetrable centre, a bouquet of fascinating complexity – pomegranate and wild blackberries dance with black cherries and dried plums, while floral notes of violets and mineral hints of slate complete the complexity. Velvety opulence unfolds on the palate with extract-rich fruit, elegant tannins and an acid structure that guarantees freshness and longevity. The final lingers for minutes. A Teroldego that proves why it is also known as the "Barolo of the Alps". SUPERIORE.DE

"A graceful, seductive red with aromas of violets, graphite and cigar box spice wafting through flavours of pureed blackberries and mulberries, rooibos tea leaves, plum skin and pomegranate seeds. Long and supple, seamlessly integrating the fine, slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity with the expressive profile. The lingering finish is reminiscent of floral and spicy details." Wine Spectator

"Dark as night, the 2021 Teroldego Granato smoulders from the glass with an array of crushed ash stones and earthy tones that give way to black raspberry, mentholated herbs and exotic spices. Silky smooth yet full of savoury tension, it sweeps across the palate with tart wild berries and acidic citrus driven by vibrant acidity. The 2021 leaves the senses in primary concentration with a tart blackberry core and edgy tannins that continue to rumble. This particularly intense and tight-knit Granato will pay dividends in the cellar." Vinous