Wines made from Teroldego grapes of Sierra Foothills
Discover the best wines made with Teroldego as a single variety or as a blend of Sierra Foothills.
Powerful and intensely coloured reds with an almost black inky colour, firm tannins and precise acidity, on aromas of blackberry, black plum, black cherry, violet, spices, liquorice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. The near-exclusive star of Teroldego Rotaliano DOC on the alluvial plain of Campo Rotaliano in northern Trentino, also made as taut rosés. Native variety of Trentino, a genetic parent of Syrah and related to Lagrein.
Historic stronghold of Californian Zinfandel (~40% of plantings) inherited from the Gold Rush (1856). Fleshy, sunny reds with signature notes of candied blackberry, raspberry, pepper, liquorice and sweet spices, round tannins and generous warmth. Over-100-year-old vines at Amador. Also dense, peppery Syrah, lively, fruity Barbera, deep Petite Sirah.