Pedemonte di Valpolicella (VR), April 2025. The Tedeschi family (link) is broadening its offerings and has welcomed GA.RY, IGT Veneto Bianco made from Garganega, Riesling, and Chardonnay, which will add a new note of freshness to its range of wines. The historic winery in Valpolicella, alr. y appreciated across the world for its great reds, is renovating its vocation for innovation by giving life to an original still white that surprises with its drinkability, aroma, and balance.
The new wine is born from the confluence of GArganega (84%), the grape variety that symbolizes the Veronese wine tradition, and the elegance and minerality of Riesling Renano (6%), both of which are perfectly balanced with ChardonnaY (10%), which confers softness and structure. The grapes are harvested by hand at two different times: at the beginning of September for the Chardonnay and Riesling, and the beginning of October for the Garganega. Vinification is a careful process to preserve the aromatic notes and freshness. After brief maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature, the wine is aged in the bottle for eight months. The bottle is sealed with a screw cap to maintain freshness as well as the characteristic aromas of the three grape varieties.
GA.RY (link) is an innovation for Tedeschi, historically known for the production of great reds of Valpolicella, and reiterates Tedeschi’s passion for experimentation and the desire to explore new winemaking horizons.
“This new label will allow us to replenish our cup with a new and contemporary representation of our work that demonstrates how the art of winemaking in Valpolicella is able to evolve without losing sight of its own roots. Our objective is to keep telling the story of the dialogue between past and present; between experience that has been passed down and the ability to innovate while maintaining deep respect and sensitivity for the earth,” – explains Riccardo Tedeschi, who runs the winery together with sisters Antonietta and Sabrina. “We know that the choice to work with these grapes is original and out of the ordinary for a winery like ours, but it is a stimulating challenge that is giving us great satisfaction. GA.RY is a wine of character that promises great surprises even in years to come.”
The new label has a green hued bright yellow color that is clear and transparent. At the nose it gifts notes of white moss, tea, flowers, and ripe yellow fruits. The full-bodied palate has lively acidity and elegant persistence. This is a versatile white that pairs ideally with vegetarian dishes, fish, shellfish, mollusks, cured meats, and white meats.
“GA.RY opens a new chapter for our production. We start the warmer season with a bottle that is distinguished by its freshness and drinkability and expresses both elegance and harmony. GA.RY is the latest expression shared by our winery thoughtfully conceived for those searching for authenticity and quality without compromise, the very elements that have always characterized the Tedeschi style,” concludes Riccardo Tedeschi.
