Via Fontana Nuova 86, 37032 Brognoligo di Monteforte d'Alpone, Verona - Italy
Tel +39 045 6175169 - Fax +39 345 2456199
Sito web: www.cantinatessari.com - e- mail: information request
In Greek mythology the god Bacchus was among the most beneficial to mankind, teaching him the secrets of the vine and the art of winemaking. The Tessari family have selected him as the symbol of their winery.
Situated in the famous Soave wine zone, the Tessari winery possesses 12 hectares of vineyards in the areas: 'Magnavacche', 'Costalta' and 'Castellaro', in the comune of Monteforte d'Alpone.
The siblings Antonio, Germano and Cornelia, following in the footsteps and experience of theri father Aldo, oversee all the phases of production of the winemaking process, from harvesting to bottling and selling, always with an eye firmly fixed on traditional methods, which guarantees the quality of the wines and which puts the Tessari winery among the leaders of Soave wineries.
The new structure of the Tessari cellar lies among the hills of Monteforte d'Alpone, in the classic Soave zone.
An innovative construction, designed to improve the elaboration and logistics of the entire system without losing sight of the particular details, which gives rise to a warm and inviting place in line with
Grisela
Denomination: Soave Classico Doc
Varietal: Garganega 100%
Colour: straw-colour yellow getting green
Fragrance: it reminds an apple's fragrance and the flowers of elder
Coupling: excellent as aperitif and accompanied with fish
Alcohol content: 12,5%
Temperature of service: 10 - 12° C
Le bine Longhe di Costalta
Denomination: Soave Classico Doc
Varietal: Garganega 100%
Colour: straw-colour yellow getting green
Fragrance: grass' fragrance
Coupling: with white meats and with every kind of fish
Alcohol content: 13%
Temperature of service: 12- 13° C
Tre Colli
Denomination: Recioto di Soave Docg
Varietal: Garganega 100%
Colour: gold colour
Fragrance: exotic fruit
Match with: perfect with old cheese and shortcuts pastry
Alcohol content : 13,5 %
Temperature of service: 12- 14°
Opening winery
From Monday to Friday: 8:00-12:00 14:00-18:00
Saturday and Sunday: Please call before for an appointment.
How to reach winery
Arriving in the centre of Monteforte, behind the war memorial you take the small street and you go along for 3 km. Cantina Tessari is on your left.
Hotel in the area
Hotel Italia
Classic and comfortable, Hotel Italia has an enviable location.
Hotel Scalzi
The Completely renovated Hotel offers in a comfortable and modern environment an excellent hotel-service
the typical characteistics of the Soave wineries.
Here you can take part in guided visits in English, French or German, with winetasting of the products accompanied by typical local specialities. A cosy room is avaiable for smaller groups (up to 16) and for larger parties we have a room for up to 64 people.
The vines are on average 35 years old, and are found on the hills of Monteforte d'Alponein the heart of the classic Soave wine zone.
Characterised by a vulcanic and clayey terrain the soil predominantly basalt-based, and rich in which minerals, which gives the final product one of its distinctive traits. The vines, exclusively of the native Garganega grape, lie around 250 metres above sea level, facing east/ south-east, allowing them a fresh microclimate in a privileged location with respect to other vineyards.