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Foradori is an Italian wine estate situated in the Trentino region of the Dolomites, managed by winemaker Elisabetta Foradori. The property is widely recognized for its work in elevating the indigenous Teroldego Rotaliano grape from bulk production to world-class status. Since the 1990s, the estate has practiced biodynamic agriculture, converting its vineyards to avoid synthetic chemicals and embrace dry-farming techniques. Foradori produces distinct red and white wines intended for consumers who appreciate minimal-intervention winemaking.
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Foradori ranks #151 of 314 in the Winery ranking, behind Dr. Loosen, ahead of Sea Smoke Cellars.
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What grape variety is Foradori famous for?
Foradori is world-renowned for its championing of Teroldego, an ancient, indigenous red grape grown in the Rotaliano plain of Trentino in northeastern Italy. Elisabetta Foradori took over the estate in 1984 and dedicated her career to elevating this local variety.
When did Foradori convert to biodynamic farming?
The estate began converting to biodynamic agriculture in 2002, completely eliminating chemical fertilizers and adopting natural composts. This move was part of Elisabetta Foradori's philosophy to express the pure, unadulterated terroir of the gravelly soils in the Dolomite foothills.
What is Foradori Granato?
Granato is Foradori's flagship red wine, made from old-vine Teroldego sourced from ungrafted vineyards in the Campo Rotaliano. The wine is aged in large oak casks and terracotta amphorae, creating a deeply structured, elegant, and age-worthy expression of Teroldego.
Does Foradori use clay amphorae for winemaking?
Yes, in addition to large oak barrels, Foradori utilizes tinajas—traditional Spanish clay amphorae—to ferment and age several of their wines, including the "Dinamico" red blend. The porous nature of the clay allows for gentle micro-oxygenation without imparting any oak flavors.
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