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Estate name |
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Azienda Agricola Fratelli Tedeshi |
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Veneto |
Valpolicella |
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Classification |
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General Notes |
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The Tedeschi family has dedicated their energy and enthusiasm to growing and producing wine in Valpolicella for many generations. They first purchased vineyards in the area in 1630. Today they manage 74ha. Of which they own 29ha.
The most recent generation of the Tedeschi family is today represented by Antonietta, Sabrina and Riccardo, the first responsible for sales in Italy and administration, the second a food technician and for years a researcher at the Institute of San Michele all'Adige, concerned with research and development, whereas Riccardo, an oenologist, deals with production and with sales outside Italy.
Although the Tedeschi is recognised as one of the top producers of Amarone and Recioto wines, the family has never rested on their laurels, continually striving to improve the structure of the wine by keeping yields low. |
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Vineyard Notes |
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The vineyards are situated at an altitude of between 130 and 250 metres above sea level facing south/south-west. The terrain, of morainic origin, is largely calcareous, of good consistency, rich in clay, apart from a small area of volcanic origin, situated on the hills near Negrar and facing east. In accordance with the type of terrain Tedeschi have decided on a relatively low density of plants per hectare, around 2000 - 2500 plants on the hills and 3000 on flat ground, considering it to be most suitable for the growing of vines of limited vigour.
GRAPES USED:
Corvina veronese: -
It has small, compact, pyramid-shaped bunches with asymmetrical wings. The grape is round and ellipsoidal, with pruinose skin of a violet-blue colour and it is vulnerable to attack by Botrytis. It produces a bright red wine, with a marked taste of cherry and raspberry, excellent body, complex and elegant.
Corvinone: -
It has large, compact, pyramid-shaped bunches with two wings. The grape is large, round and ellipsoidal, with a thick pruinose skin of a violet-blue colour and is particularly vulnerable, even more than the Corvina, to attack by Botrytis. It produces a bright red wine, rich, velvety and intensely fruity, above all for the grapes coming from the hills.
Rondinella: -
It has compact, cylidrical-pyramid-shaped bunches with a single wing. The grape is cylindrical, of a violet-blue colour and has a thick skin. It has good resistance to disease and is thus particularly suitable for withering. It produces a bright red wine, with a clear suggestions of cherry and berry fruits and good acidity.
Molinara: -
It has medium-large, cylidrical-shaped bunches with wings. The grape is spherical, of a rosy colour and medium-sized, with a pruinose skin. It has particularly good resistance to mould. It produces a light wine, pink, fruity and of medium duration. It is thus particularly suitable for the production of vintage Valpolicella Classico
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Wine Notes |
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Tedeschi produc four distinct ranges: Linea Classica, Valpolicella, Amarone and Recioto, and Linea Fabriseria. Awards from national and international competitions are a testimony to the family's uninterrupted search for refinement. |
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