Portrait of Gianni Tessari
i. Biography
Gianni Tessari works at Marcato in Ronca, Italy, where the cellar is split between two distinct expressions: sparkling wines based on Durello at Marcato, and the Gianni Tessari line on the still-wine side. That division gives the portfolio its shape, moving from whites to reds and sweet wines without losing precision. The frame is local; the register is technical, with each wine held to its own purpose. At Giannitessari Winery, Tessari is tied to Soave wines, elegant red wines, and Lessini Durello sparkling wines. That range places him across the full span of the region’s styles, from brightness and structure to lift and depth. The work reads as measured, with clarity and balance doing more of the talking than excess.
At a Glance - Role: winemaker. - Place: Ronca, Italy. - Specialty: Soave wines, elegant red wines, and Lessini Durello sparkling wines at Giannitessari Winery.
Signature
Gianni's signature wines include DUE ROSSO, DUE BIANCO, ALPONE - DURELLO BLU, ALPONE - DURELLO GIALLO, and Lessini Durello BRUT. Taken together, these bottles show a portfolio built with breadth and control. DUE ROSSO and DUE BIANCO place red and white under the same disciplined approach, while ALPONE - DURELLO BLU and ALPONE - DURELLO GIALLO point back to the sparkling identity associated with Durello. Lessini Durello BRUT keeps that regional thread in view, linking the still wines of the Gianni Tessari line with the sparkling focus preserved at Marcato. What is notable is a cellar working in two modes at once: one side anchored in sparkle and tension, the other in still wines with differing weight and tone. In Ronca, Italy, that split is part of the structure, not a contradiction.
FAQ What is Gianni Tessari's current role? Gianni Tessari is Winemaker. What is Gianni Tessari known for? Soave wines, elegant red wines, and Lessini Durello sparkling wines. What recognition has Gianni Tessari received? Tre Bicchieri, Gambero Rosso.
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