Foradori
Granato
Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Teroldego
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
Approaching Peak: drinkable, but best years are ahead.
In May 2026 the 2022 Foradori Granato is just entering its drinking window, which officially opens in 2026 and peaks between 2029 and 2038. The wine is showing the energy and fruit concentration of youth but the tannins are beginning to integrate and the clay mineral character is coming into focus. A 60-to-90-minute decant is recommended for bottles opened now, which will open the aromatic layers and allow the sculpted tannins to relax into a more approachable configuration. Those who hold bottles for two to three more years will encounter a wine that has developed additional secondary complexity, with the olive tapenade and dark mineral notes deepening alongside the fruit. The 2022 vintage's exceptional concentration suggests this wine will develop beautifully through the mid-2030s.
The ‘22 Granato.
A profound old-vine Teroldego from Foradori's biodynamic Piana Rotaliana estate, with dark clay minerality, blackcurrant, violet and sculpted tannins built for aging into the late 2030s.
Drinking window
Tasting note
The 2022 Foradori Granato from Trentino-Alto Adige is a wine that exists in its own category: an old-vine Teroldego from the Dolomite foothills that challenges every assumption about what Italian red wine can be. The color is deep and vivid, reflecting the concentration of Teroldego vines that have been in the ground for decades and draw from the dark clay soils of the Piana Rotaliana. The nose is a complex portrait of this singular grape: blackcurrant leads with dark-fruit authority, joined by black cherry and black plum. A dark clay minerality runs through the aromatic profile like a thread, grounding the fruit in something distinctly terroir-specific. Blueberry adds an unexpected freshness, while olive tapenade and violet provide savory and floral dimensions respectively. Marjoram and anise contribute herbal complexity, and white pepper and paprika complete the spice register. On the palate the tannins are sculpted and firm but polished, showing the work of thoughtful biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking. The finish is long and fresh, with the dark fruit and mineral character persisting to a clean, precise close.
The 2022 vintage
The 2022 growing season in Trentino-Alto Adige was warm and dry, conditions that suited the Teroldego variety exceptionally well. The Piana Rotaliana, the alluvial plain where Teroldego thrives, experienced hot summer temperatures that drove ripeness while the mountain air circulation and the cooling influence of the Dolomites helped preserve natural acidity in the fruit. Foradori's biodynamic farming, which emphasizes soil health and vine resilience, gave the estate's old vines the resources to handle the warm conditions without stress. The resulting vintage shows exceptional concentration balanced by the freshness that the Dolomite microclimate consistently delivers.
About Foradori
Elisabetta Foradori is one of Italy's most celebrated winemakers, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Trentino and the leading force in the revival of Teroldego as a serious, age-worthy variety. Her work with Granato, which was first made in 1986 and was among the first Italian wines to demonstrate that Teroldego could produce wines of international stature, transformed both the winery's reputation and the way the grape was perceived globally. Today the domaine farms exclusively according to biodynamic principles, with clay-amphora fermentation and minimal sulphur additions.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised wild boar with juniper, rosemary and polenta
The wine's dark fruit, olive and herbal complexity are a natural companion for gamey, slow-braised boar, and the polenta provides the textural contrast that the wine's firm tannins require.
Beef tagliata with arugula and shaved Parmesan
The Granato's clay minerality and sculpted tannins integrate beautifully with the mineral richness of Parmesan, and the peppery arugula mirrors the wine's white pepper and paprika notes.
Aged Asiago Stravecchio with fig mostarda
The deep clay mineral character of Granato finds an intellectually precise partner in aged Asiago, with the fig mostarda bridging the gap between the wine's dark fruit and the cheese's crystalline texture.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 16-18C / 61-64F
- Decanting
- Decant for 60 to 90 minutes. The wine is structured and concentrated, and extended air exposure opens the aromatic complexity and allows the sculpted tannins to soften into their optimal expression. Use a wide-bottomed decanter.
- Cellar Storage
- 12-13C / 54-55F
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
Frequently Asked
What is Teroldego?
Teroldego is a rare ancient red grape variety native to the Piana Rotaliana in Trentino, northern Italy. It is believed to be a parent of many internationally recognized varieties including Lagrein and potentially Syrah. Foradori's Granato is the wine that put Teroldego on the international map.
What does biodynamic farming mean for Foradori's wines?
Foradori converted to biodynamic farming in the early 2000s, eschewing synthetic treatments entirely and managing vineyard health through preparations based on the biodynamic calendar. The wines are fermented and aged in clay amphorae with minimal sulphur addition, producing wines of exceptional purity and terroir expression.
When is the best time to drink the 2022 Granato?
The wine is entering its window now and will be at its best between 2029 and 2038. Bottles opened in 2026 benefit from a 60-to-90 minute decant.
How does Granato age?
Granato is among the most age-worthy Italian reds outside of Barolo and Brunello. Great vintages like 2022 can develop beautifully for fifteen to twenty years, gaining savory, mineral and tertiary complexity over time.