2016 | Foradori | Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti

It has an almost impenetrable dark ruby red colour. The nose is intense and dense, where the vinous incipit gradually gives way to more defined hints of graphite, berries and earth. In the mouth it is pulpy, but at the same time agile and agile, endowed with an almost irresistible drinkability. Fruit, saline lengthening, pleasant tannic friction: a complete and centred liquid. An example of how agricultural gestures can be elevated to creativity.

Producer Information

Foradori is a wine estate in the Dolomites region of northern Italy, particularly known for its red wines from the Teroldego variety. The estate dates back to 1901, and has been owned by the Foradori family since 1939. Elisabetta Foradori has made the wine since 1984, and currently oversees the estate although children Theo, Myrtha and Emilio Zierock are progressively taking a more active role in the family business. The overall estate covers 24 hectares (59 acres) of owned and eight hectares (20 acres) of leased vineyards in multiple small plots around the Campo Rotaliano plain in the dramatic Trento-Alto Adige region, roughly 100km (60 miles) north of Verona. Roughly three-quarters of the Foradori vineyards are planted with the red Teroldego. The rest are planted to Manzoni Bianco, with small amounts of Nosiola and Pinot Grigio. Foridori's vineyards have been farmed biodynamically since 2002 and were certified biodynamic by Demeter in 2009. All of Foridori's wines are released as IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti. The range is led by two Teroldego cuvées: Foridori and Granato. Foradori is sourced from around ten hectares (25 acres) of vineyards on sandier soils, and is aged in oak and cement tanks for 12 months. Granato, which means pomegranate, comes from four hectares (10 acres) of old pergola vineyards on more stony soils, and is aged in wood for 15 months. The estate also makes four other Teroldego wines which are aged on their skins in amphorae, and varietal wines from Manzoni Bianco, Nosiola and Pinot Grigio. Foradori's winemaking follows a philosophy of minimal intervention, which includes the use of indigenous yeasts, no temperature control and bottling without filtration. Production reaches around 160,000 bottles per year, over half of which is the Foradori cuvee. Since 2014, the wines have been made by Foradori's son Emilio Zierock.

DISCLAIMER** This is a single item listing unless otherwise noted in the description. Retailer advises either in stock or in route to their location. Usually ships within one to four business days. Longer processing times may occur especially around holiday(s). Some items may become backordered or delayed without notice due to demand & will ship out upon arrival. Overseas 700ml products typically have longer processing/transit times. You can always verify product availability by calling 1-888-548-0333. Please refer to our cancellations & returns agreement or reach out to our support team at help@caskcartel.com for any additional questions.

Our dedicated team specializes in creating personalized shopping experiences. If you’re looking for a specific item or collection that isn’t appearing on our marketplace, please reach out to us at concierge@caskcartel.com or fill out the product inquiry form and one of our dedicated team members will be in touch.  Whether it’s a product you’ve experienced while traveling or a rare, hard to find item you’ve been searching for, we have an established global network of retailers with the ability to locate and source the rarest and hardest to find products.