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. 

Who: The Tessari Family

Where:
Brognoligo di Monteforte d'Alpone, Verona •Veneto - Italy

Founded: 3rd generation, c. 1933

Land: 10 hectares, 325 meters above sea level

Grapes: Garganega only

Appellation:
Soave Classico doc, Garganega IGT Veneto Brut, Garganega IGT Veneto Frizzante, Recioto di Soave Doc

Viticulture: Organic

Annual Production:

ABOUT THE Soave DOC

Region: Veneto

History: Established as a DOC in 1968

Vineyard Area: 4,055 ha / 10,016 acres (2018)

Production: 379,300 hl / 4,214,000 cases (2018)

Principal White Grape Varieties: Garganega

Subzones: Classico, the historic production area; Colli Scaligeri; +33 unità geografiche aggiuntive (“additional geographical units”)

IT’S THE LAW

• Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for non-subzone Bianco; 11.0% for Bianco from a subzone and for Spumante

• Residual sugar: Spumante can range from extra brut to dry

• Aging: For non-subzone Bianco, minimum approx. 2 months (ERD = December 1, V); for Bianco from a subzone, minimum approx. 4 months (ERD = February 1, V+1)

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES: Bianco (Wh): Minimum 70% Garganega; maximum 30% Trebbiano di Soave and/or Chardonnay; maximum 5% OANWG

SPARKLING WINES: Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 70% Garganega; maximum 30% Trebbiano di Soave and/or Chardonnay; maximum 5% OANWG

Cornelia Tessari | Avus

Garganega Sur Lie Col Fondo/Pet-nat

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

Made in the traditional col fondo style, this bottling undergoes its secondary fermentation in the bottle. With the help of recioto must added to the Soave Classico base, this wine develops a heartier, toastier style that satisfies drinkers for a simple toast or a complex meal. Breadcrumbs and dried earth lead the aromatics of this delightful wine, with the classic Garganega bitter almond coming through in the finish. Fresh with a persistent bubble and a brightly dry finish.

Cornelia Tessari | Tre Colli

Recioto di Soave DOCG

And then there is this!

Grapes:  100% Garganega
Vineyard area: Hills of Monteforte d'Alpone
Soil: Volcanic and clay
Alcohol:13.5%

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. 

Via Fontana Nuova, 86,

37032 Monteforte d'Alpone VR, Italy

 +39 045 617 6041