It’s not an accident that Elisabetta Foradori’s iconic “Granato” has become one of northern Italy’s most unanimously revered and critically acclaimed reds. Built around native Teroldego—Trentino’s signature deep-hued grape celebrated for its vibrant acidity, dark berries, and mountain minerality—only a handful of wines define an entire region, variety, and style in this exact way. Standing as the global benchmark against which all peers are judged, if your cellar is already overflowing with Barolo and Brunello, this is the definitive bottle to diversify your Italian collection with serious longevity: an iconic red built to lay down for 20+ years.

Sourced from 70–85+ year-old pergola-trained vines in the alluvial, limestone-gravel soils of Mezzolombardo, the 2023 Granato strikes an extraordinary structural profile. On the palate, it drinks like a hypothetical cross between a brooding Northern Rhône Syrah and an elite, mineral-driven Nebbiolo—offering deep cassis, graphite, and tapenade savoriness anchored by chalky tannins, lifted violets, and laser-like alpine precision. Decant it now alongside slow-roasted meats or rich mushroom polenta.

Critical Acclaim:

98 Points, James Suckling: 

“Blackberry, licorice and tar aromas with some graphite. Vine-bark and pine-cone undertones. Full-bodied, showing linear, polished tannins that frame the wine beautifully, giving it length and tension. Juicy and chewy. Lovely texture. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.”

96 Points, Vinous Media:

“Dark as night in color and character, the 2023 Granato demands attention with a bouquet of sweet lavender and violet florals, cedar spice box, incense and citrus-spiked blackberries. The palate displays textural depth and radiant red and black fruits with undertones of tangerine zest and stone. A floral concentration lingers alongside notes of sour cherry and sage over a bed of fine-grained tannins. The 2023 is wildly attractive, but patience will be required to reap its rewards.”

96 Points, Wine Spectator:

“Fresh and fragrant, this entices with cigar box spice and sweet tobacco aromatics, all enmeshed with a dark, deep core of crushed blackberry, black raspberry and cassis fruit. A firm frame of chalky tannins provides a refined, sculpted frame that’s fleshed out by the plush texture. Black olive, violet and mineral accents join the fruit character on the long, refreshing finish.”

Why You'll Love It

• 98 Points from James Suckling, with additional 96-point scores from Vinous and Wine Spectator.
• Elisabetta Foradori's iconic Granato is the global benchmark for Teroldego, one of northern Italy's most distinctive indigenous red grapes. Read more about Elisabetta here.
• Sourced from 70–85+ year-old, biodynamically farmed vines in the limestone-gravel soils of Trentino.
• Combines the dark-fruited intensity of Northern Rhône Syrah with the floral elegance, mineral precision, and structure of great Nebbiolo.
• An exceptional cellar-worthy Italian red, with the concentration and structure to evolve beautifully for 20+ years.

How To Serve It

• Serve between 60°F and 65°F to highlight its dark fruit, violet aromatics, and alpine freshness.
• Decant for 2–3 hours when drinking young to soften its firm tannins and reveal its remarkable complexity.
• Pair with slow-roasted lamb, braised beef, venison, or wild mushroom polenta. Its acidity and savory depth complement rich, earthy dishes.
• Cellar for 15–20+ years under proper storage conditions. The 2023 vintage has tremendous aging potential and will reward patience.