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
The quintessential 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.
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
- 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