Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryShort And Refreshing finish

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.

How to serve Corte Gardoni Bardolino Classico DOC

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Risotto al Bardolino (risotto made with Bardolino), Carne salada di manzo (raw cured Garda beef). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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.

  1. 1985: Corte Gardoni begins Bardolino Classico DOC production from Corvina vines on the morainic rim.

Facts

Producer
Corte Gardoni · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Corte Gardoni Bardolino Classico DOC

What does Corte Gardoni Bardolino Classico DOC taste like?

On the nose, sour cherry, rose, herbs, light mineral. On the palate, light cherry fruit, low tannin, crisp acidity, dry. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short and refreshing finish. 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.

When should I drink Corte Gardoni Bardolino Classico DOC?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Corte Gardoni Bardolino Classico DOC?

Risotto al Bardolino (risotto made with Bardolino) is the canonical pairing; Carne salada di manzo (raw cured Garda beef) is the other strong match. Regional tradition: the same wine in the risotto and in the glass.

What grapes are in Corte Gardoni Bardolino Classico DOC?

The blend is Corvina (65%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara (5%). The wine is classified as Bardolino Classico DOC.

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