Bardolino (Italy)
Bardolino is a light red wine from the province of Verona.
Bardolino is a town on the shores of Lake Garda.
Typical Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Currant |
 Cherry |
 Herbs |
 Roses |
 Spices |
 Minerals |
Red berry flavors are typical for Bardolino, with hints of Marasca Cherry.
Profile
Bardolino has high acidity, good fruit aromas, and little tannins:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Ham |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Pasta |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Bardolino is called an "all meal wine". It pairs well with many types of food.
Pairing Suggestions
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.
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The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is the perfect glass for light and fruity red wines.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling aromas upward.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
About Bardolino
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 DOC(G)
Bardolino Superiore wines got the DOC status in 1968 and DOCG in 2001.
DOCG rules are: minimum alcohol level 12% and 1 year aging.
Veneto
Veneto is famous for its capital Venezia, and the wines Prosecco, Soave, and Amarone.
Red Wines:
Valpolicella
Friularo di Bagnoli
Bardolino
Merlot
Tai Rosso
Colli Euganei Rosso
White Wines:
Soave
Prosecco
Pinot Grigio
Glera
Garganega
Ripasso Wines:
Rosé Wines:
Dessert Wines:
Primary Grapes:
25% Glera (Prosecco)
15% Garganega (Soave)
11% Corvina (Amarone)
11% Merlot
10% Pinot Grigio