Winemaker Notes
Foradori Sgarzon Teroldego spends 12 months maturing and is distinguished by its clarity of expression, precision and harmony.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
There’s so much purity and freshness to the red fruit, with citrus peel, white pepper and attractive crushed stone minerality. It’s medium-bodied, bright and so expressive. Juicy, tense and very long. From organically and biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.
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Vinous
A drop-dead gorgeous display of dusty violet and lavender tones gives way to wild blueberries and shavings of pine as the 2022 Teroldego Sgarzon blossoms in the glass. This is texturally deep, with silken waves of ripe red and blue fruits flowing across a juicy acidity stream. Crunchy mineral tones add lovely depth and hints of blood orange as the 2022 tapers off with tremendous length. A staining of tart blackberry and gently grippy tannins resonate on. In 2022, the Sgarzon has it all: depth, complexity, energy, power and structure. I love it.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
In the bottle with a red wax capsule, the organic and biodynamic Foradori 2022 Teroldego Sgarzon comes from a site with gravel and sandy soils that enhance aromas and elegance. It closes with bright and punchy fruit flavors that are bitter and sweet at the same time.
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Wine Spectator
This rich, lively red is fragrant with floral and herb notes, with a zesty cracked peppercorn edge to the flavors of steeped raspberry, green plum, peach skin and heather. Plush tannins are sculpted and well-meshed, while savory accents of forest floor, iron and fresh earth drive the racy finish. Drink now through 2032. 850 cases made, 110 cases imported.
Unique to the Trentino region of NE Italy, Teroldego produces a deeply purple-hued wine with an assertive black fruit character and intriguing aromatics. The best quality Teroldego comes from the Campo Rotaliano, a sandy and gravelly plain between the tall mountains of the area. Somm Secret—Dating back to the 15th century in Rotaliano, Teroldego has created a well-connected anthology for itself. As a parent to Lagrein, a variety native to nearby Alto Adige, it is also closely related to Syrah.
A mountainous northern Italian region heavily influenced by German culture, Trentino-Alto Adige is actually made up of two separate but similar regions: Alto Adige and Trentino.
Trentino, the southern half, is primarily Italian-speaking and largely responsible for the production of non-native, international grapes. There is a significant quantity of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Merlot produced. But Trentino's native and most unique red variety, Teroldego, while still rare, is gaining popularity. It produces a deeply colored red wine rich in wild blackberry, herb, coffee and cocoa.
The rugged terrain of German-speaking Alto Adige (also referred to as Südtirol) focuses on small-scale viticulture, with great value placed on local varieties—though international varieties have been widely planted since the 1800s. Sheltered by the Alps from harsh northerly winds, many of the best vineyards are at extreme altitude but on steep slopes to increase sunlight exposure.
Dominant red varieties include the bold, herbaceous Lagrein and delicate, strawberry-kissed, Schiava, in addition to some Pinot Nero.
The primary white grapes are Pinot grigio, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay and Pinot blanc, as well as smaller plantings of Sauvignon blanc, Müller Thurgau. These tend to be bright and refreshing with crisp acidity and just the right amount of texture. Some of the highest quality Pinot grigio in Italy is made here.