The Tedeschi family is well rooted in the local tradition, but they quickly understood that the future rests on science and on a deep understanding of the terroirs of Valpolicella.
For romantics, the beautiful city of Verona evokes Juliet’s Balcony and Verdi’s operas performed outdoors in the ancient amphitheater. For wine lovers, Verona resonates more with valpolicella, amarone, ripasso and other liquid delicacies that come to life in “the valley of many cellars”.
The vast area of Valpolicella is made up of a series of valleys that originate in the pre-Alpine mountains north of Verona and follow their course to the plains to the south. The valleys of Fumane, Marano and Negrar, which form the area of Valpolicella Classico, are the historic core of the Veronese vineyard. It is there, in the small village of Pedemonte, that the Tedeschi family has been making wine since 1630. Almost four centuries of developing a unique terroir, where the vines climb the hillsides, sometimes free, sometimes framed by terraces. of dry stone, which create a breathtaking setting.
As rooted as it is in the regional tradition, the Tedeschi family understood long ago that the future rests on science and on a deep understanding of the terroirs of Valpolicella. Thus, Riccardo Tedeschi launched an ambitious study of soils through the different family properties. Armed with the results of this research, they set out to strengthen the vineyard’s natural defenses, through healthy, sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Tedeschi’s wine range is impeccable at all levels. Between the supple and easy-drinking Valpolicella that we drink with cold meats, to the large plot vintages of amarone, including their popular ripasso, ample, comforting and generous, how not to fall under the spell?
TEDESCHI MARNE 180, AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2018
A pioneer in the development of parcel of Amarone vintages, the Tedeschi here sign a wine of unique richness, made from grapes left to dehydrate for four months before fermentation. The 2018 reveals aromas of blackcurrant, kirsch and mint on the palate. The palate is intense and warm, while remaining elegant and fresh. Take out the carafe and serve it with an osso buco and a herb polenta.
$ 42.75 – Code SAQ 522763
TEDESCHI CAPITEL SAN ROCCO RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE DOC 2018
The grapes that make up Capitel San Rocco come from the Maternigo estate, in the eastern part of Valpolicella. The ripasso method, which consists of a second fermentation on amarone lees, nourishes the wine with nuances of cherries and plums, with accents of black tea, orange peel and spices. Drink it over the next five years, with pappardelle al ragù. Excellent value.
$ 21.50 – Code SAQ 972216
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