In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, sour red fruit, herbs, cedar
Palate: tart cherry, structured acidity, light tannins, herbs and spice
Pojega is the top expression from Guerrieri Rizzardi's Bardolino range, bottled under the Bardolino Superiore DOCG. Oak ageing adds structure and complexity to the base Classico profile. Named for the Pojega wine museum located on the estate.
What it pairs with
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Roasted duck with polenta
Medium body and structured acidity complement the richness of duck and cornmeal. -
Grilled beef tagliata with rocket
Savoury tannins and tart cherry pair naturally with sliced grilled beef. -
Cotechino con lenticchie (pork sausage with lentils)
Structured, dry Bardolino Superiore matches the hearty north Italian winter dish.
How to serve Guerrieri Rizzardi Pojega Bardolino Superiore
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. Roasted duck with polenta, Grilled beef tagliata with rocket, Cotechino con lenticchie (pork sausage with lentils). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Bardolino Superiore DOCG was established in 2001 as the premium tier of Bardolino, requiring a minimum 12-month ageing. Guerrieri Rizzardi named their DOCG expression Pojega after the Pojega wine museum on the estate, one of Italy's longest-running wine museums open since 1975.
- 2001 — Bardolino Superiore elevated to DOCG; Guerrieri Rizzardi releases Pojega as the DOCG flagship.
Facts
- Producer
- Guerrieri Rizzardi
- Grapes
- Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%), Molinara (10%)
- Classification
- Bardolino Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- 12 months in Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 16-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Guerrieri Rizzardi Pojega Bardolino Superiore
What does Guerrieri Rizzardi Pojega Bardolino Superiore taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, sour red fruit, herbs, cedar. On the palate, tart cherry, structured acidity, light tannins, herbs and spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a savoury and dry finish. Pojega is the top expression from Guerrieri Rizzardi's Bardolino range, bottled under the Bardolino Superiore DOCG. Oak ageing adds structure and complexity to the base Classico profile. Named for the Pojega wine museum located on the estate.
When should I drink Guerrieri Rizzardi Pojega Bardolino Superiore?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Guerrieri Rizzardi Pojega Bardolino Superiore?
Roasted duck with polenta is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef tagliata with rocket and Cotechino con lenticchie (pork sausage with lentils). Medium body and structured acidity complement the richness of duck and cornmeal.
What grapes are in Guerrieri Rizzardi Pojega Bardolino Superiore?
The blend is Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%), Molinara (10%). The wine is classified as Bardolino Superiore DOCG.