In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, rose, herbs, light mineral
Palate: light cherry fruit, low tannin, crisp acidity, dry
Corte Gardoni's Bardolino Classico is produced from Corvina-dominated vines on the southern Garda morainic soils. Light-bodied, pale ruby and fresh: a classic everyday Garda red suited to fish, vegetable dishes and outdoor drinking.
What it pairs with
-
Risotto al Bardolino (risotto made with Bardolino)
Regional tradition: the same wine in the risotto and in the glass. -
Carne salada di manzo (raw cured Garda beef)
Bardolino Classico is the traditional Garda accompaniment for thinly sliced, lemon-dressed cured beef.
History
Corte Gardoni produces Bardolino Classico from the estate's Corvina and Rondinella vineyards on the morainic hills near the lake. The Classico sub-zone of the Bardolino DOC covers the historic production core around the lakefront village. The light ruby, sour-cherry style of Bardolino Classico is designed for immediate enjoyment.
- 1985 — Corte Gardoni begins Bardolino Classico DOC production from Corvina vines on the morainic rim.
Facts
- Producer
- Corte Gardoni
- Grapes
- Corvina (65%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara (5%)
- Classification
- Bardolino Classico DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel for freshness
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 9-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985