Monte Del Fra, Bardolino Italian Red Wine, 75cl

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The most important grape variety cultivated in the Bardolino region is Corvina Veronese. This grape can form up to 95% of the total blend, and the remaining 5% can be filled with Rondinella or other indigenous grapes.

Although the three main grapes used to produce Bardolino are also used to produce Valpolicella, the two wines are quite different. This is partly because Bardolino generally contains less Corvina which adds body and structure and more Rondinella which has a relatively neutral flavor profile. Yields in Bardolino also tend to be higher than the 13 tonnes per hectare officially prescribed in DOC regulations. [2] Minor blending grapes, such as Rossignola, Barbera, Sangiovese, and the white grape variety Garganega, are also permitted up to 15% total. [3] The modern history of Bardolino officially starts on May 28, 1968, the date of establishing the DOC: the territory of 16 municipalities on the Venetian shore of Lake Garda and its hinterland. Nowadays, Bardolino wines are famous for their lightness and sweetness across the globe. Bardolino is a wine region located in the province of Verona, across the eastern shore of Lake Garda, which is also known as ‘’La Riviera degli Ulivi’’. This place is not only famous for wines but also produces exceptional extra virgin olive oil. This district is part of the Veneto wine region of north-eastern Italy. After some time, the restaurant owner decided to name the dish after his opera. Nowadays, this pasta is so popular all over Italy and if you have a chance to taste it, do not forget to pair some Bardolino wine too. 3. Pasta al Pomodoro

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Besides the different grape varieties used in each of them, all the Bardolino wines share similar characteristics: freshness, lightness, and easy drinking. These organoleptic features come from the common terroir: Bardolino is an uncomplicated fresh and fruity dry red wine with a ruby red color that is produced around the same named city. mixed from Molinara, Rossignol, Barbera, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes but not more then 10% per Finally the Bardolino “Superiore” – marked with the DOCG since 2001 – peaks with its taste and smell and its alcoholic strength that is higher than in the “basic” version.

In 1968 Bardolino was granted the DOC title, and it took the name from the town Bardolino. Most wine lovers have known wines of Bardolino as the light red wines that are produced along the chain of Morainic Hills. VictoriamR Nice Red A really lovely red wine goes with pretty much everything and is a really easy drink, not heavy

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Some 15th-century authors, referring to the Bardolino wines as “sweet and natural wines” (Francesco Corna da Soncino) and “perfectissimi wines” (Marin Sanudo). Lazise is an ancient city from the Bronze Age. It is situated on the eastern coast of Lake Garda, is one of the Commons of the low lake. This territory is full of historical elements but the first thing that strikes the visitor's eye is the Lazise Castle. With the perfect climate and morphological features of the region, Bardolino is the homeland of numerous high-quality wines. This wine region is located around the famous Lake Garda, which enriches it with unique soil and a temperate climate. Nowadays, Bardolino wine is one of the favorites among wine lovers. Bardolino wine region is the perfect destination if you're a wine lover. You'll never regret spending your days there! This northern Italian wineis produced in the quality categories DOC and DOCG. The Bardolino DOC wine – grown, vinified and bottled in the central region between Bardolino, Lazise, Affi, Garda, Costermano and Cavaion – may also bear the designation Bardolino classic. It must have an alcohol content of at least 10.5 %/vol. The 'power' variation of the quaffable Bardolino classic is the Bardolino superior with its DOCG seal. This type of wine must be matured for a minimum of one year and has to have an alcohol content of at least 12.5 %/ vol.

Another red grape variety that is grown locally is Corvinone, which can substitute Corvina Veronese for up to a maximum of 20% of the grape mix.Morainic soil. This kind of soil is left from the glaciers that carved the lake millions of years ago. The morainic soil is rich in mineral salts and is composed of pebbles, gravel, clay, and sand.