Elisabetta Foradori
Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco 2025
| Denomination | IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Manzoni Bianco |
| Aging | In acacia barrels for 12 months. |
- Grape variety and origin: Manzoni Bianco grown in Fontanasanta, on clay-limestone soils above Trento
- Vinification: Maceration on the skins in cement vats and bottling without filtration
- Ageing: 12 months in acacia barrels, best expressed after 2-3 years, alcohol content 12.5%
- Sensory profile: Notes of dried apple, peach and mango, full-bodied, mineral taste with a savoury finish
- Pairings: Sushi, lean fish, vegetarian dishes, delicate first courses and soft cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco by Foradori is an organic white wine from Trentino (Vigneti delle Dolomiti), vinified with skin maceration in cement tanks. Made from Manzoni Bianco grapes, a cross between Riesling Renano and Pinot Bianco, it offers clear aromas of dried apple, peach and mango on the nose. On the palate, it displays a full body, maintaining perfect balance thanks to a pronounced mineral streak, revealing itself as a white wine capable of evolving over time.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from Fontanasanta, a vineyard located on the hills overlooking Trento. The vines sink their roots into clay-limestone soils, a typical feature of the mountain environment that gives the wine a taut and defined flavour profile. The area's microclimate encourages a slow and gradual ripening of the grapes, culminating in a harvest at the end of September. The hillside origin and the particular soil composition define a profile marked by aromatic precision and a distinct saline sensation.
How is it produced
Vinification involves fermentation with skin maceration in cement vats, a technique that enhances the complexity of the must. Afterwards, the wine matures in acacia barrels, a choice aimed at supporting natural evolution without overpowering the fruit's fragrance. Bottled without filtration to preserve its integrity and aromatic depth, it stands out for its harmony and structure. Thanks to its savoury finish, it is ideal paired with sushi and lean fish, but also perfectly complements vegetarian dishes, delicate first courses and soft cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco 2025 by Elisabetta Foradori captures the authentic essence of the Trentino hills. This organic wine, born on clay-limestone soils, expresses a complex and fascinating harmony thanks to skin maceration in cement vats and the absence of filtration. The subsequent ageing in acacia barrels consolidates its profound structure. Boasting remarkable ageing potential, it is an extraordinary white wine that requires patience: it will reveal its fullest expression two or three years after the harvest.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1901
- Oenologist: Emilio Zierock Foradori
- Bottles produced: 180.000
- Hectares: 29
We harvest the grapes from vineyards covering 29 hectares – 70% of Teroldego, 15% of Manzoni Bianco, 5% of Nosiola and 10% of Pinot Grigio – to produce an average of 180.000 bottles per year: 50.000 of Foradori, 20.000 of Granato, 20.000 of Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco, 10.000 of Fontanasanta Nosiola, 10.000 of Fuoripista Pinot Grigio, 10.000 for each vineyards of Sgarzon and Morei and 50.000 bottles of Lezèr. Read more
| Name | Foradori Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Manzoni Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Elisabetta Foradori |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco 2025 by Elisabetta Foradori captures the authentic essence of the Trentino hills. This organic wine, born on clay-limestone soils, expresses a complex and fascinating harmony thanks to skin maceration in cement vats and the absence of filtration. The subsequent ageing in acacia barrels consolidates its profound structure. Boasting remarkable ageing potential, it is an extraordinary white wine that requires patience: it will reveal its fullest expression two or three years after the harvest. |
| Origin | Fontanasanta, hill above Trento (Trentino) |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone |
| Harvest | Late September |
| Production technique | Fermentation with maceration on the skins in concrete tanks; bottled without filtration |
| Wine making | Fermentation with maceration on the skins in cement tanks; bottled without filtration; aged in acacia barrels. |
| Aging | In acacia barrels for 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |