Foradori 'Lezer' Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

A bright expression of Dolomitic elegance, the 2024 Lezèr (meaning “light” in local dialect) delivers vitality and charm without compromising depth. Designed as a vin de soif for summer sipping, it blends precision and freshness with an experimental soul—a beautifully balanced wine that enchants with grace and approachability.

Product Details

• Vintage & Region: 2024, Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Grape Composition: ~82% Teroldego, with small parcels of Schiava, Lagrein, and Merlot
• Farming & Vinification: Estate-grown, organically and biodynamically farmed; harvested from approximately 4–8 hectares in sandy alluvial soils under pergola and guyot training; each vintage involves creative experimentation with short maceration trials in cement, stainless steel, amphorae, and wood; aged approximately 4 months across these vessels
• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
• Production Volume: Approximately 50,000 bottles annually, maintaining Lezèr’s role as an accessible but thoughtfully produced signature wine

Sensory Description
Radiant and clear in the glass, Lezèr expresses bright aromas of cranberries, strawberries, and delicate red flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly creamy texture, offering red fruit purity alongside subtle herbal and mineral undertones. A touch of spice and freshness carries through to a crisp, graceful finish—lively, elegant, and effortlessly drinkable. Critics note its fresh, crisp character with peppery lift, red-fruit vibrancy, and silky tannins rounded by a chalky, savory close.

Winemaker’s Background
Foradori, under the leadership of Elisabetta Foradori, is a flagship biodynamic estate in Mezzolombardo. Elisabetta’s pioneering drive to elevate the autochthonous Teroldego grape through minimal intervention is at the core of the estate’s philosophy. With biodynamic certification since the early 2000s and a deep belief in terroir expression, she crafts wines that are elegant, expressive, and deeply grounded in place. Lezèr began as a creative response to a hail-hit vintage and has evolved into a beloved, consistently crafted expression of playful finesse and stylistic clarity.

Serving Suggestions
Serve lightly chilled at 55–60 °F to accentuate Lezèr’s aromatic clarity and fresh energy. It pairs beautifully with lighter fare such as grilled red meats, fresh antipasti, picnic-style charcuterie, pizza, or a simple chicken salad. Its agility and appeal make it a perfect choice for casual gatherings, warm-weather meals, or anytime you crave something vibrant with regional character.

The 2024 Lezèr is “summer in a bottle” — charming, expressive, and a standout example of how experimentation and terroir sensitivity can yield both sophistication and effortless charm.