“Morei” Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2023 (BIO) · MAGNUM in gift box

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

01012923 · 1,5 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available

Between light and shade, between strength and elegance, sometimes only a few hundred metres decide the character of a wine. Less than ten minutes' walk from Sgarzon, but geologically in a different world, lies Morei, "the dark one" in the old Trentino dialect. Here, on the warmer, rockier terrain of Campo Rotaliano, Elisabetta Foradori has been writing another exciting chapter in the Teroldego story since 1984. The name says it all: where Sgarzon embodies youthful freshness, Morei reveals the deep, mineral soul of this extraordinary grape variety. The 2.5-hectare plot rests on the ancient riverbed of the Noce, where thousands of years of erosion have left behind a mosaic of pebbles, sand and dolomite rock. This stony matrix stores the heat of the dolomite sun and releases it to the vines at night – a natural heat reservoir that gives Teroldego its characteristic depth and concentration.

Elisabetta's biodynamic philosophy finds its purest expression here. Massive selection over four decades has created vines that interpret the terroir with fascinating precision. After being harvested by hand, the destemmed grapes are transferred directly to Spanish tinajas, where spontaneous fermentation and eight months of maceration give the wine its unmistakable structure.

The result is a Teroldego of impressive complexity: purple ruby red with violet reflections heralds a wine of dense texture. Black raspberries and exotic spices blend with notes of leather and crushed stone. Juicy freshness paired with mineral depth unfolds on the palate, while silky tannins and lively acidity ensure perfect balance. A final of beguiling length that reflects all the power and finesse of Campo Rotaliano. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine feels firm and concentrated at first, but with air it unveils finely meshed layers of flavour, including chopped blackberries, pomegranate puree, sage, rosemary and crushed pink peppercorns. Delicious acidity, a mineral underpinning and supple tannins provide a lively, vibrant framework for the fragrant profile that lingers on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"This is a reductive, aromatic style with earthy minerality and dark fruit reminiscent of blackcurrants, freshly ground black pepper and violets. Very lively both on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, with ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a smooth finish reminiscent of light-coloured blueberries and black olives." James Suckling