In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, white peach, rose petal
Palate: light red fruit, crisp acidity, mineral, dry finish
Tacchetto is a single-vineyard Bardolino Chiaretto from the estate's oldest Corvina vineyard. Chiaretto (meaning 'light' or 'pale') is the rosato of Garda, made by short skin contact on Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Pale salmon-pink with delicate berry and rose aromatics.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lake perch (persico)
Bardolino Chiaretto is a canonical companion to Garda's lake perch. -
Carpaccio di manzo
Pale rosato's delicate tannins and fresh acidity contrast the richness of raw beef. -
Summer caprese salad
The wine's strawberry-tomato register and acidity align with a fresh caprese.
How to serve Guerrieri Rizzardi Tacchetto Bardolino Chiaretto Classico
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a flute or tulip-shaped rosé glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lake perch (persico), Carpaccio di manzo, Summer caprese salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tacchetto is a vineyard name within the Guerrieri Rizzardi estate at Bardolino. The Chiaretto style was historically produced throughout the Garda area as the 'rosato' of the region, made by bleeding off juice from red grapes after a brief skin contact. The Classico designation restricts production to the historic Bardolino core.
- 1995 — Guerrieri Rizzardi releases Tacchetto as a single-vineyard Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC.
Facts
- Producer
- Guerrieri Rizzardi
- Grapes
- Corvina (60%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara (10%)
- Classification
- Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel for freshness
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Guerrieri Rizzardi Tacchetto Bardolino Chiaretto Classico
What does Guerrieri Rizzardi Tacchetto Bardolino Chiaretto Classico taste like?
On the nose, wild strawberry, raspberry, white peach, rose petal. On the palate, light red fruit, crisp acidity, mineral, dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a fresh and persistent finish. Tacchetto is a single-vineyard Bardolino Chiaretto from the estate's oldest Corvina vineyard. Chiaretto (meaning 'light' or 'pale') is the rosato of Garda, made by short skin contact on Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Pale salmon-pink with delicate berry and rose aromatics.
When should I drink Guerrieri Rizzardi Tacchetto Bardolino Chiaretto Classico?
Drink 1-3 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 Tacchetto Bardolino Chiaretto Classico?
Grilled lake perch (persico) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Carpaccio di manzo and Summer caprese salad. Bardolino Chiaretto is a canonical companion to Garda's lake perch.
What grapes are in Guerrieri Rizzardi Tacchetto Bardolino Chiaretto Classico?
The blend is Corvina (60%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara (10%). The wine is classified as Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC.