Lezèr Foradori 2020

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Lezèr Foradori 2020 is a relatively light organic red wine. Its name derives from the Trentino dialectical term for ‘light’, and the Italian ‘leggero’. Expect bright flavors of red fruits like cherries, strawberries, and even a hint of rhubarb. This gorgeous, light ruby coloured wine will be perfect for summer barbecues and outdoor gatherings. It even pairs well with charcuterie, cheeses and bread.

Lezèr is the product of experimentation with the grapes from the damaged Foradori vineyards, which would have been problematic for the usual long macerations. Dozens of different quick (24hr max) macerations were done in different vessels: clay tinajas, oak casks, barriques, steel and cement tanks. In August 2017 a rare wave of hail destroyed 40% of the Foradori harvest and gave them the opportunity to try something new. Lezèr is the product of experimentation with the grapes from the damaged Foradori vineyards, which would have been problematic for the usual long macerations. Dozens of different quick macerations were done in all the different vessels: clay tinajas, oak casks, barriques, steel and cement tanks.

All vinifications have a maximum skin contact of 24 hours in common. Lezèr is a mosaic of the most successful results of Foradori’s Teroldego experiments. Hail or no hail, Foradori has now released a 3rd vintage of the Lezèr. The 2020 vintage parcels of young vines Teroldego underwent short macerations, this time exclusively in cement tanks. The Lezèr Foradori 2017, 2018, & 2019 were sell-out vintages, we expect the ’20 to be too, grab yours while you can!

The Lezèr HC (hardcore) is from Teroldego which showed particular concentration after a short maceration. It is slightly darker in colour and more concentrated, but still definitely in the glouglou category! Another of the 10 who make up the Dolomitici group is the well renowned Elisabetta Foradori. It could be said that she has single-handed brought the intriguing Teroldego grape back from the brink. She is also one of the key figureheads of Biodynamic production in the Trentino. She is someone deeply attached to her native land and vineyards.

‘My memories are here. I’ve known in my mind ever since I was a small girl that the only place I felt well was in nature, maybe because I was born and raised among vineyards.’ Today she presides over a beautiful estate of some 26 hectares and produces 160 000 bottles of superb biodynamic vegan wine from various local varieties but her signature wine is Teroldego. In August 2017 a rare wave of hail destroyed 40% of the Foradori harvest and gave them the opportunity to try something new.

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