Verona: Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Experience
Slow down and enjoy horseback riding on a guided tour in the Verona countryside. Ride through beautiful vineyards and taste some local wine paired with cheese and salami.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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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.More wines for risotto →
- Carne salada di manzo (raw cured Garda beef) Bardolino Classico is the traditional Garda accompaniment for thinly sliced, lemon-dressed cured beef.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
With cheese
How to serve Corte Gardoni 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. 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.
- 1985Corte 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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