COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Nosiola
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Foradori
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fontanasanta Nosiola is a benchmark skin-contact white wine crafted by the iconic Foradori estate, located in the foothills of the Dolomites in Trentino, Italy. Under the guidance of Elisabetta Foradori and her children, the estate has become a global beacon for biodynamic viticulture. This wine is sourced from the Fontanasanta hills, a high-altitude site overlooking Trento characterized by clay-limestone soils. Nosiola is an ancient, native grape of the region that was nearly forgotten; Foradori's dedication to reviving it through ancestral methods has redefined its potential, showcasing a deep connection to the alpine terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nosiola is the only native white grape variety of the Trentino region, once widely used but saved from obscurity by Foradori.
Fact 02
The wine is aged in Spanish clay jars called 'tinajas', which allow the wine to breathe during skin contact without imparting oak flavors.
Fact 03
The Fontanasanta vineyard sits on a steep, hilly terrace of limestone and clay, which gives the wine its distinct mineral backbone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Fontanasanta Nosiola is defined by minimal intervention and ancient techniques. The grapes are harvested by hand from biodynamically farmed vineyards. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeasts on the skins in Spanish clay amphorae (tinajas). The wine remains in contact with the skins in these amphorae for approximately eight months, allowing for natural extraction and stabilization without temperature control. It is bottled without fining or filtration, and with only minimal sulfur additions, preserving the pure, textured expression of the grape.
