The Tessari family has Soave in their blood. For three generations, they have been extracting delectable wine from the well-cared-for vines of their Monteforte d’Alpone vineyards.  With only a little over a hectare of Garganega grapes in the prestigious area of Soave Classico, Antonio Tessari hand-dug his cellar back in 1933 and started the legacy that continues today with his grandchildren: Germano, Antonio, and Cornelia. 

The young, skillful brothers share the same strong spirit for making Garganega that their father Aldo did. From the vineyard to bottle and through the supply chain- these three siblings oversee it all; with unwavering respect for tradition, quality, and passion for the art of winemaking. The highly suited 12 hectares of Garganega vineyards: "Magnavacche", "Costalta," and "Castellaro”, have not been altered since their parents held rank. Today's production is far different, with a new, well-equipped winery completed in 2007. The Tessari trio are able to continue down the path that was established for them when Antonio painstakingly shoveled the first rock eight decades ago. 

Cornelia Tessari | Arcerus

Garganega Sparkling Extra Brut

Grapes: 100% Garganega
Vineyard area: Hills of Monteforte d'Alpone
Soil: Volcanic and clayish

Tessari’s Garganega Brut has an energetic straw yellow color with fine bubbles. Its characteristic intense aroma of apple, elderberry, and chamomile is bewitching. Fresh and persistent on the palate, with a delightful aftertaste of bitter almonds and a playful mineral sparkle.

This is a delicious toasting Brut. When is not a good time to celebrate? New job- cheers! You figured out how to use the latest gizmo- cheers! You didn’t get that well-deserved speeding ticket - cheers! Too many reasons, not enough Tessari Spumanti.

Cornelia Tessari | Grisela

Soave Classico DOC

Grape:  100% Garganega
Denomination: Soave Classico Doc
Vineyards:  Monteforte d’Alpone Hills
Soil:  Volcanic and clayish
Alcohol: 12.5 %

Tessari’s golden straw-colored Grisela is the backbone of the vineyard, a delicious entry-level wine meant to be enjoyed by friends. The firm, slight Melba toast, elderflower, and chamomile aromatics with notable minerals. The taste of crushed seashells dances on your tongue with a fun duo of stone fruit and citrus. The finish is refreshing with balanced acidity.

Soave is one of the world’s most food-friendly wines. The Grisela is excellent as an aperitif. Perfect with light appetizers, simple New England-style cod stew, risotto with black squid ink, or on its own. Cheers.

Cornelia Tessari | Bine Longhe

Soave Classico DOC

Made only in the best years

Grape:  100% Garganega
Denomination: Soave Classico Doc
Vineyards:  Monteforte d’Alpone Hills
Soil: Basaltic and clayish
Alcohol: 13,5 %

Bine Longhe Soave Classico is a wine of incandescent autumn straw color, rich and brilliant, which is derived from the late October harvest after the grapes have ‘over-ripened’ for 20 days. With a characteristic strong honeyed herbaceous aroma. Dancing mineral play tag on your tongue, embracing and sedulous on the palate, with a slight aftertaste of bitter almonds.

Soave is inherently a delicate wine; Tessari’s Le Bine Longhe’s wonderful acidity makes it perfect to pair with food. Herby pasta dishes like Pappardelle with Zucchini and Mint-Parsley Pesto, fresh tuna salad with avocado, and sausages and cheeses.

Tessari’s sweet wine, Tre Colli, is a hedonist’s dream. The color of Black Locust honey- is bright and sunny; it lightly clings to the glass. The nose is fragrant honey, dried fruit, raisins, summer white flowers, and a tiny amount of mom’s heartwarming custard with a sprinkling of Botrytis (not that she serves it that way). Just the right amount of sweetness vs. dryness; very elegant. A nostalgic taste of almonds at the end makes the whole adventure most pleasurable. The Tessari Recioto has a bright and sunny golden-yellow color. The nose has intense aromas of exotic fruit and spicy notes. Harmonious and velvety flavor with a particular note of toasted almond, enveloping and sweet but also fresh and savory. Tre Colli has the right balance of sweetness and elegance that maintains energy and vitality.

What to pair with this delicious wine? “Let them eat cake,” light vanilla cake or even apple pie . . . and wash it down with Tre Colli.