Fontanasanta Nosiola Blanc 2020 | Wine from the Foradori estate

Fontanasanta Nosiola Blanc 2020 | Wine from the Foradori Estate

Located in the heart of the Dolomites in Trentino, the Foradori Estate is managed by Elisabetta Foradori, an iconic figure in Italian wine. Known for her passion for indigenous grape varieties, she has revived Teroldego and Nosiola, focusing on bio-dynamic practices and natural vinification in amphora.

The Fontanasanta Nosiola Blanc 2020 is a unique cuvée made from the nosiola grape, a rare and ancient variety from the Dolomites. The vines, planted at 450 meters above sea level, benefit from limestone soils that give the wine great minerality. Naturally vinified with indigenous yeasts, it undergoes a long skin maceration in terracotta amphorae, followed by aging for 8 months in amphora and then 2 to 3 months in large used foudres.

The light yellow color with green reflections heralds an elegant wine.
The nose, complex and evolving, reveals fresh notes of citrus such as lemon, clementine, and grapefruit, followed by floral nuances of chamomile, jasmine, and water flowers. Aromas of gentian, lavender honey, raw vegetables, and stewed fruits like apple and peach complete this bouquet.
On the palate, the texture is silky and caressing. The aromatic richness is expressed through white fruits, citrus zest, and vegetal nuances such as fresh peas and green beans. Spices, including ginger, juniper berry, and sage, add remarkable depth. The finish is long, fresh, and harmonious.

The Fontanasanta Nosiola Blanc pairs perfectly with generous rustic cuisine. It enhances a veal ragout with sage accompanied by creamy polenta or a green vegetable risotto. Its complexity and freshness balance rich and flavorful dishes.

• Serving temperature: 11-12°C
• Opening: Decanting recommended (1 hour)
• Cellaring: From today until 2030

• Type of wine: Still dry white wine
• Appellation: IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti
• Alcohol content: 12%
• Format: 75 cl
• Vintage: 2020
• Country of production: Italy
• Region of production: Trentino – Dolomites
• Estate: Foradori
• Grape variety: Nosiola