Bardolino DOC Classico
| WINE: | Bardolino DOC Classico |
| AREA OF PRODUCTION: |
The morainic hills of lake Garda in the local district of Lazise (classic area). |
| SOIL COMPOSITION: |
From glacier origin, calcareous. Altitude 120m |
| GRAPE VERIETIES: | Corvina (60%), Rondinella (35%), Merlot (5%) |
| VINEYARDS: |
Plant row with 5000/5400 vines per hectare. The production is about 2,5 Kg per plant |
| GRAPE HARVEST: |
Mechanical, from late September though the first week of October |
| VINIFICATION: |
Mechanical harvesting, destemming in less then 45 minutes, 4/5 day long fermentation with grape skins |
| REFINEMENT: | Steel vats |
| ALCOHOLIC CONTENT (% Vol): | 12,5 |
| NON-REDUCING EXTRACT (g/lt): | 25,1 |
| SERVING TEMPERATURE (°C): | 14 – 16 |
| CHARACTERISTICS: |
Intense ruby red colour with floral and cherry notes, velvety and structured on the palate, fruity aftertaste |
| FOOD PAIRINGS: |
Red light wine, a fine companion for first courses, white meat and summer recipes |