Over a century of history

Since 1890, the Tessari family has been making wine at its La CAPPUCCINA estate at Costalunga di Monteforte d’Alpone, in the Soave D.O.C. wine zone to the east of Verona, the romantic town of Romeo and Juliet

The property takes its name from the tastefully restored 17th century chapel, annexed to Villa Buri-Tessari, where Capuchin friars once worshipped, which is the property’s most striking architectural feature and whose silhouette is now the company’s logo.

The day-to-day running of the estate is now in our hands of the  4th generation: Sisto, agronomist graduated from the faculty of Agricultural Science in Padua and La Cappuccina’s representative on export markets; Pietro, oenologist with a diploma from the School of Winemaking at Conegliano; and Elena, with a Degree in Economics and Business, responsible for marketing and public relations. Talent inherited from father Lorenzo and grandfather Attilio Tessari

It was decided, for ever greater quality, to carry out all of the different phases of wine production – from the vine to the bottling line – according to Organic precepts since 1985. That’s why they are nowadays, considered organic pioneers and regarded as one of the leading producers of organic wine in Italy.

La CAPPUCCINA is Green in the Vineyard

Agronomic practices aimed to improve biodiversity, trough grassing between the rows, the ancient practice of “green manure” with the seeding of legumes and flowers that fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil and provide forage for pollinating insect, such as bees and useful ladybirds:

– Organic fertilization;

– Natural substances such as copper and sulphur as fungicides.

The result is Grape richer of polyphenols (healthy antioxidants), proteins and mineral salts. 

La CAPPUCCINA is Green in the Cellar 

– Reduced use of sulfur dioxide at the minimum quantity to avoid any oxidative processes.

– A state-of-the-art filtration system with no additives and inert substances.

– Phytodepuration of waste water with eco-compatible technologies;

– Bottling following the phases of the moon;

– Storing of the bottled wine in a naturally conditioned underground cellar.

La CAPPUCCINA is Green in the Packaging

– Estate’s brochure printed with all paper recycling.

– Saving on CO2 emissions thanks to the use of lighter bottles (at least 20%).

– Full recycling cycle (glass, plastics and paper).