Bardolino is a light red wine from the province of Verona.
Bardolino is a town on the shores of Lake Garda.
Strawberry |
Raspberry |
Currant |
Cherry |
Herbs |
Roses |
Spices |
Minerals |
Red berry flavors are typical for Bardolino, with hints of Marasca Cherry.
Bardolino has high acidity, good fruit aromas, and little tannins:
BODY | Light | ||
TANNINS | Light | ||
FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Antipasti |
Ham |
Pizza |
Hamburger |
Pasta |
Chicken |
Pork |
Veal |
Bardolino is called an "all meal wine". It pairs well with many types of food.
Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti. Ham. Salumi.
Pizza. Hamburger. Soups.
Pasta. Risotto. Couscous.
Chicken. Pork. Veal.
Cheese:
Cheeses. Monte Veronese. Gorgonzola. Roquefort.
Veneto Spesialities:
Baccalà con Polenta.
The blend of grapes used to produce Bardolino includes Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara.
These grapes are also used to produce Valpolicella, but the two wines are quite different.
Bardolino contains less Corvina and more Rondinella. Other blending grapes (max 15%) can be Rossignola, Barbera, Sangiovese, and Garganega.
Bardolino Superiore wines got the DOC status in 1968 and DOCG in 2001.
DOCG rules are: minimum alcohol level 12% and 1 year aging.