Lezer 2022

Foradori Estate, located in the Dolomites of Italy, is renowned for its commitment to biodynamic viticulture and the preservation of indigenous grape varieties such as Teroldego. Founded in 1901, it is now run by Elisabetta Foradori , a priestess of wine in Italy, who produces elegant and authentic wines, reflecting the unique terroir of the Alpine mountains. This estate embodies the symbiosis of tradition and innovation, offering wines of great purity.

"Lezèr" is a pleasant and light wine obtained mainly from Teroldego grapes, from vines of about thirty years old, worked in pergola and cultivated on alluvial, gravelly and sandy soils. The name itself, lezer, means "light". This cuvée is born from a series of experiments and represents the latest label produced by Foradori. It is obtained by short maceration of the grapes in different types of containers such as amphorae, wood, steel and cement. Fermentation is spontaneous using the usual indigenous yeasts. The wine will then rest for 4 months in cement vats. No clarification or filtration before bottling. It reveals aromas of raspberry , wild strawberry , cherry , pomegranate, sweet spices, pink flowers, fresh herbs and citrus zest. The palate is lively, fluid and elegant, offering a refreshing and delicately perfumed finish.

The little history of the country Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!