Monte Del Fra, Bardolino Italian Red Wine, 75cl

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During the 19th century, the economy of the region was mostly based on handicraft, fishing, agriculture, and wine production. During this period, wines produced in this area started being referred to as ''Bardolino''. Later, in the 20th century, the Bardolino became even more popular, and it was known as the local wine of Garda. Some 15th-century authors, referring to the Bardolino wines as “sweet and natural wines” (Francesco Corna da Soncino) and “perfectissimi wines” (Marin Sanudo).

Beyond the classico zone to the south are flat, fertile plains where Bardolino wine is produced from high grape yields. About 45% of the production comes from the Bardolino Classico region, but unlike its neighboring Veneto DOCs - Soave and Valpolicella - any terroir driven quality difference seems to be minimal between the wine produced in the classico region and that from the greater DOC zone. [2] Grapes and wine [ edit ] Microclimate. The Lake water is colder than the air in summer and warmer in winter. This strongly contributes to mitigating the summer heat and harsh winter thus the grapes achieve optimal ripeness quite easily. specific grape. It is also allowed to replace up to 10% of Corvina with the same amount of the Corvinone grape. mixed from Molinara, Rossignol, Barbera, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes but not more then 10% per Can the colour of a wine start a revolution? It happened on the eastern shore of Lake Garda. Here, the rosé version of the local red wine, Bardolino, became in just a few years the most produced rosé wine in Italy, a ‘colossus’ of 10 million bottles a year that captured the hearts of thousands of fans – especially younger wine drinkers – with a captivating and fresh image. This is the unexpected story of Chiaretto di Bardolino.Bardolino however is a delight and combines very well with light dishes (e.g. pasta, white meat and salads) and anti-pasti. It is Sirmione is probably the busiest town near the Lake Garda area since it is a very popular tourist spot in Northern Italy. Known as “the pearl of the islands and peninsulas,” Sirmione’s fame comes from its thermal waters that offer healing properties, and writers like Catullo and Goethe that hailed its beauty. On the lake side, the Bardolino accompanies local dishes made with lake fish: it is divine with risotto with tench, sardines, grilled lavaret and even with fried fish!

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.

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Located on the south eastern shores of Lake Garda, the classico zone surrounds the towns of Bardolino, Affi, Cavaion, Costermano, Garda, and Lazise. As for traditional Italian cooking, this wine perfectly matches with main dishes and pasta: risotti, ravioli but also mixed legume soups. 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.