For
five generations the Tedeschi family has been active in the field of wine
growing and production in the Valpolicella area. Nicolò Tedeschi
founded the firm in 1824, stipulating the first deed of sale of some vineyards.
He was a genuine personality of his time, renowned for his skill and moral
stature.
The vines and the wines were the reason the Tedeschi name withheld its
prestige. Throughout the years his successors Lorenzo and Riccardo Tedeschi
continued with the traditional wine making process. In 1918 Riccardo decided
to purchase additional vineyards of Monte Fontana and Monte Olmi; considering
them to be two premier cru. Carrying on with their father’s work
were Silvino and Renzo both of whom were dedicated to meticulously caring
for the vines and carrying out the family business in the “Tedeschi
style”. Renzo, together with his wife Bruna, introduced innovative
elements to their winemaking style. He followed ancient traditions such
as watching the phases of the moon and interpreting the signs from the
vines each year. With this deep knowledge, he was responsible for making
the Tedeschi wines even better and turning it into
an international business.
Today, the most recent generation of the Tedeschi family is represented
by his children- Antonietta, Sabrina and Riccardo. Each has various responsibilities
but it is Riccardo, the oenologist, who deals with production and acts
as Tedeschi’s Export Director.
Around 180 years have passed since Nicolò decided that his family
should concern itself with wine and vineyards in Valpolicella. Today,
the spirit of the Tedeschi family lives on with his same philosophy. “We
are more convinced than ever that each of our wines must not only be as
good as possible, but also as personal as they can be; each with its own
style and a clearly distinguishable character; the genuine “Tedeschi
Trademark”. In order to achieve this objective we monitor every
phase of the wine making process, from the vineyard to the cellar, without
ever trying to substitute nature or its laws in any way.”
WINERY NEWS!
ANOTHER 30 HECTARS OF VINEYARD FOR THE TEDESCHI FAMILY
On April 11th Antonietta, Sabrina, and Riccardo Tedeschi signed documents
to purchase 84 hectares of land situated within the Valpolicella DOC region
between the communities of Tregnago and di Mezzane di Sotto.
The purchase is the result of long and thorough research conducted by
a pool of agronomists and geologists called upon by the Tedeschi family
to study the most promising terrain for the production of high quality
wine.
The new property includes a building of probably monastic origin the oldest
portion of which stands on a hill that dominates the entire grounds, which
include 53 hectares of forest and 2 hectares of producing olive trees.
The new vineyards will comprise 30 hectares and will all be planted within
a 3-year period starting in 2007.
The area destined for the new vines is located along an altimetrical
strip between 200 and 450 meters above sea level with both a southeastern
and a southwestern exposure. Tests carried out by the experts have revealed
that the earth is detritus calcareous in a lime matrix.
The vines to be planted are typical of the Valpolicella region and will
be destined for the production of red wines that are already part of the
Tedeschi range.
The Le Pontare vineyards situated in the community of Sant’ Ambrogio
di Valpolicella are already in the planting phase. Two hectares have already
been prepared for planting; the remaining hectare will be planted in 2007.
The vineyard, situated at 420 meters above sea level has a calcareous
marly soil bed and as in the previous case, the preselected vines will
be those typical of the region and have always been the hallmark of the
Tedeschi wines.
The novelty does not end there, however, because a new drying center that
will have a 3000-quintal capacity is currently under construction at the
Pedemonte site. The new structure will permit an enlargement of the current
wine making zone that will attain a 2000 hectoliter capacity. It will,
therefore, be possible to optimize further the fermentation process during
the harvest period.
These new investments coincide with a particularly positive period in
the Tedeschi family business, which has reached remarkable heights in
terms of quality and recognition at both national and international levels.
The new vineyards will strengthen an internationally known and appreciated
production and is perfectly coherent with the choice to produce only and
exclusively wines that are deeply rooted in the territory. There has been
no easy concession towards “international style” wines, but
rather a greater effort made with respect to the Valpolicella region.
Tedeschi, 1999 Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi 94 Points click her for
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Tedeschi, 2000 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Fontana 93 Points click her for more info...
2006 WINES OF ITALY GUIDE
“GAMBERO ROSSO AND SLOW FOOD” EDITORS: THE CAPITEL MONTE
OLMI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOC CLASSICO 2001HAS OBTAINEDTHREE GLASSES click here for
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2001 Tedeschi Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi 90
Points
2003 Tedeschi Capitel Monte Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
89 Points
For
five generations the Tedeschi family has been active in the field of wine
growing and production in the Valpolicella area. Nicolò Tedeschi
founded the firm in 1824, stipulating the first deed of sale of some vineyards.
He was a genuine personality of his time, renowned for his skill and moral
stature.
into
an international business.
