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Tedeschi

The Tedeschi family farms 48 hectares of vineyards dedicated to Valpolicella and Amarone. This portfolio is designed around terroir first, focused on single vineyard styles that allow them to produce five labels of Amarone and five brands of Valpolicella. Only the Rispasso stands on its own, as Sabrina Tedeschi calls it “A regional wine.” While most of Valpolicella is only now speaking about the importance of crus, the Tedeschi family has been working hard to establish them, going back to 1964, when the first bottle of Amarone Monte Olmi was released. The vineyards are situated between the Classico zone and the valleys to the east. During my most recent trip I visited the Marternigo vineyard, with its 33 hectares of vines and varying expositions that run along the ridgeline of two valleys. Here the elevation ranges from 280 to 420 meters, and the soils are morainic (meaning the result of glacial sediments). It was a fantastic site to see. All of the parcels planted within Marternigo are between thick outcroppings of forest, which, along with its high elevations, helps to balance the warm conditions of recent vintages. One can’t help but feel that these locations are the region’s future. My visit also included a selection of old vintages that showed how well the Tedeschi wines mature over time. This is a great portfolio to explore for readers looking to find a sense of place in Valpolicella.

From Veneto: The Land of Opportunity (Mar 2023) by Eric Guido

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2020 Valpolicella Superiore Capitel Nicalo'

Release Price: $23

Color: Red

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