Monte Del Fra, Bardolino Italian Red Wine, 75cl

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Bardolino is an uncomplicated fresh and fruity dry red wine with a ruby red color that is produced around the same named city. Bardolino Superiore has the DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status, the highest in Italy. The other Finally the Bardolino “Superiore” – marked with the DOCG since 2001 – peaks with its taste and smell and its alcoholic strength that is higher than in the “basic” version.

The most important grape variety cultivated in the Bardolino region is Corvina Veronese. This grape can form up to 95% of the total blend, and the remaining 5% can be filled with Rondinella or other indigenous grapes. specific grape. It is also allowed to replace up to 10% of Corvina with the same amount of the Corvinone grape. VictoriamR Nice Red A really lovely red wine goes with pretty much everything and is a really easy drink, not heavy

Although the three main grapes used to produce Bardolino are also used to produce Valpolicella, the two wines are quite different. This is partly because Bardolino generally contains less Corvina which adds body and structure and more Rondinella which has a relatively neutral flavor profile. Yields in Bardolino also tend to be higher than the 13 tonnes per hectare officially prescribed in DOC regulations. [2] Minor blending grapes, such as Rossignola, Barbera, Sangiovese, and the white grape variety Garganega, are also permitted up to 15% total. [3] mixed from Molinara, Rossignol, Barbera, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes but not more then 10% per

After some time, the restaurant owner decided to name the dish after his opera. Nowadays, this pasta is so popular all over Italy and if you have a chance to taste it, do not forget to pair some Bardolino wine too. 3. Pasta al Pomodoro Bardolino and Bardolino Superiore are Italian red wines produced along the chain of morainic hills in the province of Verona to the east of Lake Garda. Bardolino takes its name from the town Bardolino on the shores of Lake Garda and was awarded Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) status in 1968. The Superiore is a stronger aged wine, and was promoted to Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG) status in 2001. The blend of grapes used to produce the wine primarily includes Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara. Up to 15% of the blend is allowed to include Rossignola, Barbera, Sangiovese, or Garganega, in any combination. [2] Wine region [ edit ] Sirmione is probably the busiest town near the Lake Garda area since it is a very popular tourist spot in Northern Italy. Known as “the pearl of the islands and peninsulas,” Sirmione’s fame comes from its thermal waters that offer healing properties, and writers like Catullo and Goethe that hailed its beauty. This northern Italian wineis produced in the quality categories DOC and DOCG. The Bardolino DOC wine – grown, vinified and bottled in the central region between Bardolino, Lazise, Affi, Garda, Costermano and Cavaion – may also bear the designation Bardolino classic. It must have an alcohol content of at least 10.5 %/vol. The 'power' variation of the quaffable Bardolino classic is the Bardolino superior with its DOCG seal. This type of wine must be matured for a minimum of one year and has to have an alcohol content of at least 12.5 %/ vol. Can the colour of a wine start a revolution? It happened on the eastern shore of Lake Garda. Here, the rosé version of the local red wine, Bardolino, became in just a few years the most produced rosé wine in Italy, a ‘colossus’ of 10 million bottles a year that captured the hearts of thousands of fans – especially younger wine drinkers – with a captivating and fresh image. This is the unexpected story of Chiaretto di Bardolino.During the 19th century, the economy of the region was mostly based on handicraft, fishing, agriculture, and wine production. During this period, wines produced in this area started being referred to as ''Bardolino''. Later, in the 20th century, the Bardolino became even more popular, and it was known as the local wine of Garda. Microclimate. The Lake water is colder than the air in summer and warmer in winter. This strongly contributes to mitigating the summer heat and harsh winter thus the grapes achieve optimal ripeness quite easily.

two weeks in Bardolino so I was looking forward to this wine. Just a tiny little wee bit disappointed Lazise is an ancient city from the Bronze Age. It is situated on the eastern coast of Lake Garda, is one of the Commons of the low lake. This territory is full of historical elements but the first thing that strikes the visitor's eye is the Lazise Castle. With the perfect climate and morphological features of the region, Bardolino is the homeland of numerous high-quality wines. This wine region is located around the famous Lake Garda, which enriches it with unique soil and a temperate climate. Nowadays, Bardolino wine is one of the favorites among wine lovers. Bardolino wine region is the perfect destination if you're a wine lover. You'll never regret spending your days there! There is also a Superiore version of Bardolino which is a bit more complex than the normal version. This version needs to age for 12 months The most important grapes used for this wine are Corvina (35-65%) and Rondinella (10-40%) and it is also allowed to add up to 20%

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Besides the different grape varieties used in each of them, all the Bardolino wines share similar characteristics: freshness, lightness, and easy drinking. These organoleptic features come from the common terroir: Pasta al Pomodoro is an Italian dish that's prepared with a combination of different kinds of pasta (most commonly spaghetti, although any type of pasta can be used). Additional ingredients for the dish are fresh tomatoes, olive oil, basil, salt, and onions or garlic. Some people say that if you want to cook the best Pasta al Pomodoro, you should use pasta water to the dish in its finishing stages. Veneto wine region includes communes of Garda, Bardolino, Affi, Cavaion Veronese, Pastrengo, Lazise and Castelnuovo del Garda, and etc. There are 15 communes in total. daylilybeth A new favourite Bought this wine and very pleased with it. No bitterness or sharpness. Lovely. Will buy again.

On the lake side, the Bardolino accompanies local dishes made with lake fish: it is divine with risotto with tench, sardines, grilled lavaret and even with fried fish! As for traditional Italian cooking, this wine perfectly matches with main dishes and pasta: risotti, ravioli but also mixed legume soups. The visitor is awarded a nice panoramic view down the southern shore of the lake, a clear view of Monte Lupia across the Garda gulf, the Southeast ridge of Monte Baldo, as well a few summits of Lombardian Prealps located across the lake. 2. LaziseBeyond the classico zone to the south are flat, fertile plains where Bardolino wine is produced from high grape yields. About 45% of the production comes from the Bardolino Classico region, but unlike its neighboring Veneto DOCs - Soave and Valpolicella - any terroir driven quality difference seems to be minimal between the wine produced in the classico region and that from the greater DOC zone. [2] Grapes and wine [ edit ] In 1968 Bardolino was granted the DOC title, and it took the name from the town Bardolino. Most wine lovers have known wines of Bardolino as the light red wines that are produced along the chain of Morainic Hills.