Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center
Discover four wines from Verona & Veneto region with local pairings in a wine bar located in the city center. A sommelier will provide insights in a fine tasting experience.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, rose petal, dried herbs, light mineral
Palate: fresh red fruit, low tannins, crisp acidity, clean dry finish
One of Bardolino's oldest estates, founded in 1889. Campagnola's Bardolino Classico is a genuine expression of the pale ruby, low-tannin, cherry-scented style from the original lakefront Bardolino zone. The estate's daily opening policy makes it a popular stop on the Lake Garda wine tourist circuit.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lake whitefish
A canonical Garda pairing: light Bardolino with freshwater lake fish. -
Prosciutto crudo and figs
Low tannin and cherry fruit work gently with the sweetness of fig and salt of ham. -
Tomato and mozzarella salad
Simple, fresh ingredients are elevated by a light red with good acidity.
How to serve Cantine Campagnola Bardolino Classico DOC
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lake whitefish, Prosciutto crudo and figs, Tomato and mozzarella salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cantine Campagnola was founded in 1889 at the Bardolino waterfront, making it one of the oldest continuously operating estates in the appellation. The family has maintained production of traditional Bardolino Classico using Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara from lakefront vineyards across six generations.
- 1889: Campagnola family founds the Bardolino estate on the Lake Garda waterfront.
- 2001: Bardolino Superiore elevated to DOCG; Campagnola continues Classico DOC production.
Facts
- Producer
- Cantine Campagnola · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Corvina (65%), Rondinella (25%), Molinara (10%)
- Classification
- Bardolino Classico DOC
- Oak
- Short period in Slavonian oak; primarily stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 9-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1889
Frequently asked about Cantine Campagnola Bardolino Classico DOC
What does Cantine Campagnola Bardolino Classico DOC taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, rose petal, dried herbs, light mineral. On the palate, fresh red fruit, low tannins, crisp acidity, clean dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short and refreshing finish. One of Bardolino's oldest estates, founded in 1889. Campagnola's Bardolino Classico is a genuine expression of the pale ruby, low-tannin, cherry-scented style from the original lakefront Bardolino zone. The estate's daily opening policy makes it a popular stop on the Lake Garda wine tourist circuit.
When should I drink Cantine Campagnola Bardolino Classico DOC?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cantine Campagnola Bardolino Classico DOC?
Grilled lake whitefish is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Prosciutto crudo and figs and Tomato and mozzarella salad. A canonical Garda pairing: light Bardolino with freshwater lake fish.
What grapes are in Cantine Campagnola Bardolino Classico DOC?
The blend is Corvina (65%), Rondinella (25%), Molinara (10%). The wine is classified as Bardolino Classico DOC.
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