COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Teroldego
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Foradori
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Foradori Teroldego 2022 is a red wine from the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy, specifically the Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT appellation. Produced by Azienda Agricola Foradori, it is made from 100% Teroldego grapes. The Foradori family has a long history with the estate, with Elisabetta Foradori playing a key role in its modern development and the recognition of the Teroldego grape. The wine's distinctive character is deeply tied to its origin in the Campo Rotaliano, an area known for its diverse soil composition and the influence of the surrounding Dolomites.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Foradori is Demeter certified, adhering to strict biodynamic farming standards.
Fact 02
The estate's Teroldego vines average around 35 years old.
Fact 03
Some expressions of Foradori Teroldego are aged in traditional Spanish clay amphorae.
Fact 04
Elisabetta Foradori is credited with elevating Teroldego's global reputation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Foradori Teroldego involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, typically in open steel tanks or cement vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 12 months. This aging period utilizes a combination of cement tanks, used foudres (large oak barrels), and sometimes amphorae, with the aim of preserving the wine's purity and terroir expression. The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming, holding Demeter certification, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar.
