Tessari Grisela Soave Classico 2022

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Light & Crisp
Country of Origin:	Italy
Wine Region:	Veneto
Appellation:	Soave
Grape Varietal:	Garganega
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$383.40 Per Case ($31.95/btl) Add to Cart

Tasting Notes

Tessari’s golden straw coloured Grisela is the backbone of the vineyard; a delicious entry level wine that is meant to be enjoyed between friends. Firm, slight Melba toast, elderflower and chamomile aromatics with notable minerals. The taste of crushed seashells dance on your tongue with a fun duo of stone fruit and citrus. The finish is refreshing with balanced acidity. Grisela is excellent as an aperitif. Perfect with light appetizers, simple New England style cod stew, risotto with black squid ink or on its own.

“Grisela” was Tessari’s nickname for their countryman: tradition and love for the land kept during time and still living in wines which embody the family’s character. The volcanic soils of the hillside are rich with basaltic rocks and clays, which guarantees the health of the plant and the promotion of minerality and floral aroma that is characteristic of the Garganega grape. Artisanal wine making at it’s best.

Critical Praise

90 points - Michael Godel
It began with Antonio, then on to Bianca and Aldo before the current generation of Cornelia, Antonio and Germano took over this singular Soave project. Grisela may clock in south of $20 but it is in fact a single-vineyard garganega off of near 45 year-old vines in the area of Brognoligo di Monteforte. An obviously easy, peachy, amenable and gift of a harvest Soave that followed a smooth sailing season with fruit, minerals, elements and a liquidity of structure that just keeps on giving. This is winemaking as an extension of farming in the finest sense of education and learning 101. Drink 2020-2024. Tasted December 2020.