At a glance

Producer

Foradori

Region

Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Grape variety

Manzoni Bianco

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

€28-€40 (USD $30-$45)

Tasting profile

Apple, peach, white flower, saline minerality, touch of herb and soft almond; textured yet lively.

Evolution: Gains honeyed complexity, increased nuttiness, and deepened minerality after 2-4 years.

At peak: Optimal balance of fruit, florals, and mineral notes, with subtle oxidative complexity between 2025 and 2028.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high

Tannins

Negligible (white wine, minimal skin contact)

Alcohol

12-13% ABV

Aging potential

Good for 5-7 years; gains complexity and texture with age

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2028

Optimal window

2024 to 2030

Current status

Young, vibrant, can be enjoyed now but will improve with short aging

Current condition

Crisp and aromatic, with primary fruit and floral notes evident

Manzoni Bianco from Fontanasanta is noted for structured, mineral-driven whites that reveal complexity with short- to mid-term aging. The 2023 vintage, like recent years, is built to age gracefully, benefiting from the amphora and neutral oak fermentations imparted by Foradori. Primary freshness now will integrate with subtle oxidative characteristics and heightened minerality after a few years in bottle.

Food pairing

Freshwater fish, shellfish, spring vegetables, Alpine cheeses, risotto, grilled chicken with herbs.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 10/10

Biodynamic farming since 2002; all vineyards managed without synthetic pesticides/herbicides; natural composting; cover crop cycling; on-site animal husbandry; hand-harvesting; gravity-flow cellar; no irrigation; solar energy for winery operations; minimal packaging with lightweight bottle; local cork; recycled/recyclable labels.

Foradori is widely recognized as a benchmark for holistic sustainability in wine. The estate is family-owned, fully certified biodynamic and organic, prioritizing biodiversity, natural inputs, soil and water conservation, and minimized energy consumption (including significant solar electricity generation). Bottling uses sustainable glass and materials, and social responsibility/employee welfare are integrated. The only significant sustainability limitation is the unavoidable export-related transportation emissions outside Italy. Overall, the wine scores a perfect 10 for sustainability due to its genuine, multi-decade commitment far exceeding industry norms.