Bardolino

Producer:
Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Corvina Veronese, Molinara, Rondinella
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2020
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine made from the autochthonous grape varieties of Veneto, Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara. It comes from the hilly vineyards around Verona in the region of Veneto. Bardolino, as a flagship wine next to Valpolicella, is famous for its delicacy and pleasant to drink. It was not aged in wood, thus is characterized by a well-marked fruity note.

Details

Color: ruby red.
Aroma: intense, notes of violets and fresh red fruit.
Flavor: harmonious, light, fruity.
Food matching: with vegetable and meat-based dishes. Goes well with most dishes.
Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
Alcohol content: 12%

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