July 22, 2022 - Surprisingly, from a .750 still drinking well. Good fruit, dark color, popped and poured. Smoky, dark fruit-filled finish. My last bottle but exceeded expectations Smoke em if you got ‘em!
February 17, 2022 - Magnum! Notwithstanding the size of the bottle, which fed my hopes the wine would excell by now: vinegar! A pity…
February 3, 2019 - Deep red color. Aromas of black fruits, graphite and wood spices. Ripe, well-balanced fruit in the mouth with excellent depth and length and nicely integrated oak and tannins. Very intense and persistent on the palate. This impressive wine reminded of a very good Chateau Haut Brion. Still in sweet spot of drinking maturity.
December 22, 2018 - Rubinrød kant, svart kjerne. Parfyrmert, blomster, svarte bær, lakris. Vanvittig syre, men likevel flott balanse. Bra lengde. 1997 Foradori, Granato, Terral dego 91-92 p Dette er dritkult. Fremstår som en ungfole, og nærmer seg pensjonsalderen.
November 10, 2017 - Deep purple color with no signs of age in the glass. The nose was rich with dark fruit, plums and dried prunes/raisins especially; with a touch of mint. Very well integrated tannins, moderate acidity and a silky smooth mouth-feel with a long dark fruit finish that revealed tar, mint and spices. This wine is still beautiful and not showing any sign of falling off - mature, yes; but definitely still has a window of excellence ahead for bottles properly stored.
January 28, 2017 - Texas Wine School, Luxury Wines of Italy Class. Decanted. Bright, medium (+) to deep ruby with some purple hues. Amazing youthful in appearance, The nose is clean, medium in intensity, with intriguing aromas of red fruit, black fruit, dried, medicinal herbs, some tar and black licorice. The nose is still developing. The palate is dry, with medium (+) acidity, medium alcohol at 13% and medium to medium (+), silky tannins. The palate is consistent with the nose, with predominantly bright pomegranate and cranberry flavors. It has a medium body, medium to medium (+) flavor intensity and length. This is a very well balanced and very well made wine, from the Campo Rotaliano area of northern Trentino. It is showing remarkably little signs of aging and is a real testament to Elisabetta Foradori's wine-making skills.
February 25, 2013 - Really incredible purple color. The nose is savory with blue fruits and plums as well as granite notes. Still some itchy tannins on the wine. I loved the wine but by hour three the fruit faded a bit. I think its time to drink.
December 5, 2012 - From a 750ml bottle, cork looks new, only the bottom is stained black. I am surprised, the 1997 Granato is still young, dark ruby almost purple, no real signs of aging. It is clearly better than when tasted in 2005. On the nose it is a mixture of earth and eastern spices, dark fruit and light touch of prunes. Acidity is still high but otherwise all is well integrated. To the taste, more earth, dark chocolate and pan juices from roast beef. The finish is moderately long with a slightly spicey and fall vegetable flavour, hearty winter fare. Serve blind to a group and virtually nobody will identify this wine.
November 24, 2012 - FROM MAGNUM:
Color: Opaque ruby at the core leading to a ruby rim with very minimal bricking
Smell: Earth, dark fruits, blueberries, funk, dried Birch, potpouri, graphite, grilled meats and a hint of gun smoke
Taste: Red fruits, violets, and loganberries, lead into darker fruits, cacao, and chewing tobacco on the palate.
Overall: Outstanding!! An amazing wine that I've loved each time I've had it. I'd gladly search it out again...but wonder how the regular 750ml bottle is doing. This seemed like it could go longer from magnum...but I find myself wondering where the 750ml bottle would be given the more advanced stage this was in.
May 19, 2011 - From a 750ml: Cork was long and half-way saturated.
Color: Opaque Ruby
Smell: Granite, char, grilled meats, plum, blueberries, and a vast depth that is difficult to explain
Taste: Red fruit, violets, and the wine begins to trail into an array of blue and dark fruits followed by mineral notes and hints of char, oak, and sweet chewing tobacco.
Overall: One of the most complex wines I've had in awhile...certainly classic and I wish I had more!