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Soave Cantina Tessari



Aldo Tessari started working in the sixties on his father's one hectare of vines, situated in the heart of the Soave Classico zone. Since then, he has built up the family estate to a total of twelve hectares across the three hills of Costalta, Magnavacche and Castellaro. Years of back-breaking work were involved, as Aldo had to clear the steep hillsides by hand, breaking up the stones with a pickaxe, and with only his trusty mule to help him. He was eventually joined by his two sons, Germano and Antonio, and - most recently - by his daughter Cornelia, who runs the administrative side of the family concern. In 2007, they completed the construction of a beautifully designed, ultra-smart and ultra efficient winery.
They have no vineyards higher than 120 metres, since Aldo firmly believes that Garganega cannot thrive at higher altitudes, and doesn't ripen properly. This clearly sets him against one or two well-known names in the appellation! He is equally firm on two other points: Garganega is the grape for the region, and stainless steel the best means of capturing and preserving the
fruit, vivacity and minerality of that grape.

So no wood at all in their cellars, apart from an impressive staircase that leads up to an office and to a smaller tasting/dining room - where Cornelia cooks a mean risotto.
They make only four wines (again, no tearing off in every possible vinous direction for Aldo Tessari). Everything is hand-picked, and every single wine displays impressive elegance and delicious minerality. Grisela, a Soave Classico, whose surprisingly deep colour quite belies its delicious, lively freshness; Le Bine Longhe, a cru from the hillside of Costalta, with lovely balance and deep minerality; a Recioto di Soave, Tre Colli, the grapes for which are selected by Aldo and his children at the very beginning of the harvest, and which are then left to dry ('appasimento') for five months on the top floor of the winery; and lastly, a Charmat-method 100% Garganega sparkling wine, which is gently biscuity but still displays the hallmark Tessari elegance and minerality.


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