CHIARETTO DI BARDOLINO DOC

CHIARETTO DI BARDOLINO DOC

TECHNICAL SHEET

DENOMINATION: Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC.

GRAPES: Corvina 70% - Rondinella 20% - Other varieties (Molinara, Sangiovese) 10%.

PRODUCTION ZONE: Caprino Veronese.

VINE PROTECTION METHODS: Integrated pest management; controlled environmental impact.

HARVEST PERIOD: Second half of September.

PRODUCTION METHOD: Soft pressing of the grapes and careful selection of the free-run juice. Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 12°C for around 20 days, followed by cooling of the wine to 5°-8°C. Maturation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Natural tartaric stabilisation.

ANALYTICAL DATA

ALCOHOL: 13% vol.

COLOUR: A brilliant “old rose” hue.

NOSE: Pink flowers and small red fruits (wild strawberries and redcurrants), as well as citrusy notes of pink grapefruit. Hints of iodine and of aromatic herbs.  

FLAVOUR: Refreshing and tangy, with an appealing citrusy finish. 

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Hors d’oeuvres, fish dishes, white meats and soft cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10°-12°C.

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