Elisabetta Foradori’s interpretations of Teroldego are legendary. In the meantime — and fortunately — there are now five of them. Sgarzon and Morei are revivals of single-vineyard bottlings once produced long ago, though now with a new identity. Sgarzon is a cool site, located where the Campo Rotaliano gradually transitions into the alpine landscape of the Val di Non. Elisabetta farms 2.5 hectares there; the soils are sandy and alluvial, the vines are tightly spaced (6,000 per hectare) and no longer young. Sgarzon is aged in amphora: it matures for 8 months without intervention in Spanish tinajas. As mentioned many times, consistently produced amphora wines require time and air.
AGED AT THE ESTATE
In the “Aged at the Estate” series, maturation takes place directly at the winery — under absolutely perfect conditions.
The 2019 vintage went down in the history of the Foradori estate. Not only because of the excellent quality of the grapes, but also because that quality had to be earned through hard work. Extremely cool weather at the beginning of the year led to irregular flowering and, as a result, to varying levels of phenolic ripeness within the vineyards. This meant that the Foradori family and their harvest team had to head out not just once or twice, but up to four times in order to pick absolutely perfect fruit. That effort is now reflected in the wines, which should have reached an ideal drinking maturity.
Style
Precise, purist, and nuanced. Juicy red fruit, spices, pepper, and a freshness that already invigorates on the nose. Not an ounce of excess. Crisp, elegant, structured, taut, and lively. The finish is uplifting, persistent, red-berried, and juicy.
Technical Sheet
Grape variety: Teroldego
Farming: Biodynamic
Vineyard: Sandy, alluvial soils; 6,000 vines per hectare
Harvest: By hand
Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts, in Spanish tinajas
Aging: 8 months in Spanish tinajas (amphorae)
Filtration: None
SO₂: < 50 mg/L
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Optimal drinking window: From now – 2035
Bottle size / price per liter: 0.75 L / (€54.75 per liter)
All producers listed at Vinonudo work in their vineyards with compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations, and refrain from the use of herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
