June 18, 2026 (Pedemonte di Valpolicella, Italy) — You know that summer has arrived when daylight lingers far into the evening, tables are set outdoors, kitchen aromas blend with garden perfumes, and time slows down. Summer is the season of levity, of spontaneous sharing with others, of dinners that begin as the sun begins to set and continue on under a starry sky. To enhance the summer atmosphere, the Tedeschi winery proposes two labels that tell the tale of summer with different, but complementary, nuances: GA.RY, a surprising white and Nicalò a versatile red.
With GA.RY, the historic Valpolicella family presents an unexpected, fresh, and contemporary white wine. Born from the synergy created by Garganega, Rhine Riesling, and Chardonnay, this wine captures all of the radiance of the warm season in a wine glass. The bright yellow color with green highlights heralds an elegant bouquet of white flowers, tea, moss, and ripe yellow fruit, while on the palate it captivates with a lively acidity and refined persistence that immediately invites a second sip. It is the ideal companion for a lunch with a view on the sea or a dinner on an open terrace. It pairs perfectly with simple dishes that are rich in freshness and can bring out GA.RY’s harmonious character and innate elegance such as a citrusy amberjack tartare, a shrimp, peach, and avocado salad, or a crunchy focaccia stuffed with burrata cheese, Cantabrian anchovies, and lemon zest.
If GA.RY resonates with the luminous and vibrant side of summer, Nicalò speaks to the warm summer evening that envelopes you in the red glow of sunset. This Valpolicella DOC Superiore, which is dedicated to a family ancestor, expresses an authentic and contemporary style. The grapes, which are harvested from the moraine hills of Valpolicella, give rise to a smooth and fruity wine with complex aromas of forest floor, plum, blackberry, strawberry, and violet, along with fine tannins and a long, fruity finish. It pairs wonderfully with a warm caponata served with rustic bread toasts, a light eggplant parmigiana, or herb-marinated chicken skewers. This is a red wine that surprises even in summer, should be served slightly chilled, and easily accompanies an informal meal with balance and personality.
Two wines, two interpretations of the most anticipated season. Summer is a season of nuances, stolen moments of sharing, wine glasses that are refilled as conversations are intertwined. It is a season that asks us to slow down and enjoy the company, to celebrate the authentic levity that makes even the simplest evenings very special.
