Elisabetta Foradori - Manzoni Bianco 2021/22

Elisabetta Foradori - Manzoni Bianco 2021/22

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The Manzoni Bianco variety is a genetic cross between Riesling and Pinot Blanc, and is one of Elisabetta Foradori's most fascinating wines.

It's an aromatic gem that gently edges towards an amber style as it is fermented on skins in cement tanks, before aging in acacia barrels (rather than oak).

The wine is beautifully scented, crisp yet textural. It's a charming, idiosyncratic white with an incredible, evolving minerality - you'll want to sit, sniff and savour every glass.

And as a true natural wine with no additions, it is almost without peer.

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Elisabetta Foradori

Elisabetta Foradori winery is located in the Trentino region of northern Italy. All the wines produced are made under biodynamic viticultural practices. The main vineyard and the winery were set up in early 1901 to be purchased by the Foradori family in the late 1930s. It is now a few generations down the track and led by Elisabetta and her son Emilio. Elisabetta is a tour-de-force in the vineyard and is clearly a lady of pure passion for perfect wine. She brought about biodynamic practises to her vineyards in the early 2000s - just another measure she is taking to perfect her wines. The Nosiola Vignette delle Dolomiti is without a doubt one of the most searched for wines from the region.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Teroldego

Teroldego is a red grape from north-eastern Italy. It the grandchild of Pinot and also a sibling to Syrah. Not only that but it is the parent of Lagrein and Marzemino – two other grapes of significance in northern Italy. The best wines are found in the region of Trentino where it has been cultivated for centuries. It produces wines that are deep in colour, medium-full bodied and smooth high tannins. Major flavours are from the black fruit spectrum such as cherry, black plums, damson, raisin and raspberry jam.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Trento

Trento is a region in the northeast of Italy. It borders the regions of Alto-Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Like the aforementioned regions, it too is home to many crisp white wines and light red wines.