2024 · Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco

Foradori is a fourth-generation, family-run estate in Trentino, founded in 1901 and managed by the family since 1939. The winery farms 28 hectares of vineyards (a mix of owned, long-term rented, and staff-contributed parcels) and produces about 160,000–170,000 bottles annually. Since 2002, it has been certified biodynamic, operating a closed-cycle farm with vegetables and Grigio Alpina cattle to create a balanced ecosystem. Winemaking is led by Elisabetta Foradori and Rainer Zierock, with their children now involved, focusing on indigenous varieties like Teroldego. The philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, native yeasts, and aging in various vessels to express the terroir authentically.