Winemaker
Elisabetta Foradori
- Discipline
- Winemaker
i. Biography
Teroldego in Trentino-Alto Adige is the central material here: a native grape whose preservation and regeneration have been tied to estate work, farming choices, and cellar decisions since 1984, with Elisabetta Foradori as one of its most visible practitioners at Foradori.
The Route
Formal wine training at S. Michele all’Adige’s wine school provided the technical base for work in vineyard and cellar: viticulture, winemaking, and the inherited knowledge of the region. Elisabetta Foradori moved from that education into Foradori in 1984, taking responsibility for a historic estate in Trentino-Alto Adige and making Teroldego the core of the work.
The Current Chapter
Biodynamic farming, adopted in 2002, now defines the agricultural framework at Foradori. In her roles as winemaker and proprietor, Elisabetta Foradori uses that approach to keep the grape, site, and farming system connected rather than treating the vineyard as a separate input from the wine. The practice has also made the estate a reference point for regional viticulture centered on sustainability and indigenous varieties.
Career - Winemaker — Foradori, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy (1984–present) - Proprietor — Foradori, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Education: S. Michele all’Adige’s wine school
Signature
Signature bottlings include Granato, Morei, and Sgarzon.
Awards and Standing
Recognition for this work rests on two linked contributions: the continued defense of Teroldego and the adoption of biodynamic viticulture as a serious estate practice. Elisabetta Foradori’s work has been widely recognized in the wine industry for preserving indigenous grape varieties and for giving other producers a practical model for sustainability and authenticity within the craft.
FAQ Where did Elisabetta Foradori train or study? Elisabetta Foradori trained at S. Michele all’Adige’s wine school. What is Elisabetta Foradori known for? Teroldego grape.
