Monte Del Fra, Bardolino Italian Red Wine, 75cl

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The moraine hills that characterized the geographical area of the Gardesano-Veronese has a long wine tradition facilitated by a mite and soft weather during the most part of the year which is defined “microclimate” compared to the land of the Lombard side of the lake and the ones located more in the Venetian hinterland. In 2018 the Chiaretto received a specific DOC mark thus becoming independent from the “Bardolino” DOC mark it had received in 1968. Thankfully Corvina's potential was never forgotten, and it continues to provide body and color to the wines.

The rich soil diversity, exquisite climate, and natural conditions of the place inspired the family to set up its company right in that valley. It has to be drunk within a few months, since it does not keep long due to its organoleptic features. I participated in an online cheese and wine tasting during lockdown and one of the selected wines was a Bardolino.Today the Bardolino is renowned and appreciated all over the world; most of the bottles are indeed exported abroad, particularly to Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, France, Denmark, Switzerland, USA, Canada and Japan. Made from a blend of traditional grape varieties such as Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, this wine is characterized by its intense ruby color, fruity aroma, and delicate taste. After the periods stated above, identification data are transformed in anonymous data and used only for statistical reports and analysis. A perfect match for grilled meats, pasta dishes, and roasted vegetables, this wine is sure to impress even the most discerning of wine lovers. The wine making process occurs by pressing with destemming, a short and cold grapes pre-fermentative maceration.

The Superiore is a stronger aged wine, and was promoted to Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG) status in 2001. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Wines made in the original, traditional vineyard areas, close to the lakeside town of Bardolino itself, are designated as Classico. What helps to maintain this particular colour and taste is the decision not to use wood for the maceration process: instead, the winemakers use cement vats faced with glass tiles. Corvina is a grape variety widely grown on the Veneto shore of Lake Garda and the hills of Valpolicella to the north and north-east of Verona. Sometimes known as Corvina Veronese, it is blended with Rondinella and Molinara to produce Valpolicella and. The philosophy of the winery, which was implemented by Gaetano Zeni, is pursued today with the same enthusiasm and dedication by his children Fausto, Elena and Federica and includes in particular the meticulous selection of both vineyards and grapes.

This is Bardolino country, a DOC in the Veneto region most famous for its Valpolicella-style light reds and rosé wines. These cookies are needed for essential functions such as signing in, storing products in your trolley and making payments. Who cares, it’s absolutely delicious – light, bright, elegant, with notes of pomegranate, grapefruit, tangerine and wet stone.In Italy the supervisory authority is the “Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali” – Piazza Venezia 11, 00187 Roma (Rome – RM – Italy) – www. The impact of this was less obvious than in Valpolicella, where the terrain is less variable and vineyard siting is more important.