Teroldego IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti

Italy
Trentino
2023

100% Teroldego. Referred to simply as "Foradori" by the Foradori family when speaking of their various wines, this is the estate's core red: first bottled by Elisabetta's parents back in 1960 and their largest production today. It comes from 9 hectares of estate vines, planted from 1956 to 2005 on the flat, sunny, well-drained Camp Rotaliano plateau right around the winery. The soils are a range of alluvial sand and gravel and feature Dolomitic limestone. Older vines are trained traditionally in pergola; younger vines are trained on wires in guyot. The farming is certified-biodynamic. There are 15 separate parcels, all hand-harvested and vinified separately. The bunches are partly destemmed and partly left intact, depending on the vintage; the uncrushed berries and the whole clusters are layered in cement tanks, where they ferment spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and no sulfur. The wine is aged for around a year in well-worn, 20-40-hectoliter botti and bottled without fining or filtration and with a small dose of sulfur.

SKU/Code: 
DB0985-23
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic
Shelf Talker Score (number): 
96 Points!

Shelf Talker

Biodynamic Farming

Foradori

Teroldego IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2023

96 Points!
James Suckling
Italy
Trentino
Contemporary and fine, vinous and fragrant, this is focused on dark fruit and fresh roses with leather and meaty depth. There is a hidden complexity that slowly reveals itself.
Supple on the medium-bodied palate, this has moderate acidity and ripe, elegant tannins with slightly peppery flavors. Fruity and superjuicy with a savory aftertaste.
Biodynamic