750ml
La Cappuccina Soave DOC
This wine has always constituted the backbone of the estate’s range. Clean, crisp, stony and savory-fruity, this is a well- balanced and food-friendly Italian white with an extra measure of depth and complexity. Chill and enjoy.
Varietal: 100% Garganega
Appellation: Soave DOC
Production Zone: Monteforte d’Alpone, Veneto; altitude 80 mt a.s.l.
Soil: Lavic Basalt of volcanic origin (30-40 years vines)
Vinification: Hand harvested at optimum ripeness. Soft pressing, skin maceration, and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with natural yeasts
Maturation: 6 months on fine lees, with further refinement in bottle for few months before release
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Bight straw yellow color. Floral notes open to a delicate scent of almond. Dry, well-structured and delicately fruity, with a hint of almond on the finish which is typical of Garganega based wines.
- Perfect as an aperitif, it matches greatly light appetizers, foie gras, aged cheeses, fish and vegetable soups, pastas with light sauces as well as grilled seafood.
Winey Profile
- Since 1890 the Tessari family has been producing wine at their estate called “La Cappuccina”, located in Costalunga di Monteforte d’Alpone, in the Soave D.O.C. area, east of Verona.
- The winery owes its name to the small 15th century chapel once belonged to Capuchin friars. More than 66 acres of high density and low yield vineyards have been cultivated with the same passion for generations.
- Since 1985 they applied organic methods that forbid the use of chemical fertilizers, weed killers and pesticides in order to preserve the environment and achieve extremely elegant and refined wines. In this volcanic area well suited to viticulture, the potential of the Garganega grape (70% of the vineyards) is fully explored and experimented.