In the heart of Soave Classico on volcanic soils, Tenuta Solar produces five wines from the Garganega grape — from the age-worthy El Galantomo to the heart of the estate Le Bancole, the extraordinary Il Salto di Bucefalo, the El Re Recioto dessert wine, and the Durello-Garganega sparkling. Five expressions of one great Veneto grape. Soave Classico. Garganega. Available through UniqueWines.
Request a quoteThe history of Tenuta Solar is like an ancient book, written with the words of the earth and time. It tells of a distant past when the passion for wine gave birth to this special place — and continues to reveal a dedication to the art of winemaking, a love of tradition, and a constant pursuit of excellence. The estate was born in Monteforte d'Alpone, in the heart of Soave Classico, rooted in volcanic soils and the family's passion for viticulture. From the vineyards to the winery, each wine tells their story of deep connection with their territory and their art of withering.
Soave Classico is one of the Veneto's most important historic appellations, built on the Garganega grape — a versatile variety of great potential that produces wines ranging from elegant still whites to extraordinary sweet dessert expressions. Tenuta Solar works this grape with a level of craft and devotion that the appellation's most serious expressions demand.
EL GALANTOMO is the estate's Soave expression of the Garganega grape — a 100% Garganega white that can store five to six years from the selling time without problems, and in the best vintages for more than eight years. Clear yellow with gold highlights; strong character and extraordinary balance; a powerful and lingering fruity bouquet laced with scents of peach blossom; pleasing finish.
LE BANCOLE is the heart of Tenuta Solar — due to its particular position on three levels of volcanic soil with low planting density. A pure Garganega that becomes an ambitious and simple wine, the result of constant care of the soil and a targeted harvest. Given its delicacy it pairs very well with fresh dishes, white meats, fresh cheeses, and aperitifs.
IL SALTO DI BUCEFALO is the estate's most ambitious wine — a true masterpiece of extraordinary structure and unique intensity. Its ruby colour with garnet streaks captures attention and arouses curiosity. It represents the perfect fusion between wine and art, its inspiration coming from a wonderful painting of the same name, its creation the result of passion and attention to detail that is unparalleled. EL RE RECIOTO is the estate's dessert wine — a pride of the winery made from the best Garganega bunches, allowed to wilt through the winter, pressed only in spring to yield a truly delicious juice, aged for a year.
The CHARMAT LUNGO sparkling wine from Durello (70%) and Garganega (30%) rounds out the estate's range with delicate fruity notes of nutmeg, musk, and mint, anticipating an enveloping and well-balanced palate. Available through UniqueWines.
