Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC 2023

Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC 2023 / Le Morette / Veneto

Rosé wine from Italy

Le Morette is a family-run winery founded in 1960 and located in Peschiera del Garda, in a narrow belt that separates the southern shores of Lake Garda and Lake Frassino, in the heart of the Lugana DOC. The small winery is now being run by the third generation, but the operating philosophy has remained the same: to maintain the greatest possible respect for the environment and to apply sustainability principles both in the vineyard and in the winery. The name of the winery derives from the mallard duck that populates the beaches of Lake Frassino and helps give this area its dreamy character.

The Bardolino Classico Chiaretto from Le Morette, like its red brother Bardolino DOC, is made from three different grape varieties. First there is the red grape variety Corvina, which is mainly cultivated in Veneto. The grapes are small and densely packed, with a thick skin and high acidity. It provides powerful aromas of red berries, cherries, and spices. The second grape variety, Rondinella, produces rather light wines with a low alcohol content. Its grapes are large, loosely packed and have a thin skin. Aromas of cherries, berries and spices are typical of wines made from this variety. Finally, the last component for the Bardolino Chiaretto is the late-ripening red grape variety Molinara, which gives it the rather light color and a touch of bitterness.

The grapes for the Bardolino Chiaretto all thrive in the historic area around the town of Bardolino, which is why the wine can also be called Bardolino Classico. The vines are planted using the Guyot system of cultivation on soils based on moraine sediments, characteristic of southern Lake Garda. The proximity to Lake Garda, the presence of Mount Baldo, which offers protection from the cold north winds, and the morainic hills ideally exposed to the sun, create ideal conditions for viticulture. All grapes are hand-picked in the last decade of September and quickly transported to the winery. Here they are destemmed and gently pressed. The vinification takes place in steel tanks at a low controlled temperature of 18ºC. The subsequent maceration of the must begin with four to six hours of skin contact and subsequent fermentation for a week without skin contact at a temperature of 18°C. After a short aging period of one month in its bottle, Le Morette's Bardolino Chiaretto Classico is released for the market.

The Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC shows itself in the glass with a brilliant pink and unfolds a great harmony of aromas in the nose, which are initially floral, but later are dominated by soft fruit notes. The taste of this great rosé is delicately dry, shows pronounced fruity notes and is endowed with great freshness. In the long, dry finish, the properties that confirm the personality of the Bardolino Chiaretto are revealed once again.

The Bardolino Chiaretto reveals its full potential best when served at a temperature of around 13 to 14 degrees Celsius. At this point, it excels as an aperitif, setting the stage for the meal and invigorating the senses. Additionally, this Rosé from Lake Garda pairs superbly with a variety of light dishes, including Mediterranean appetizers, fish dishes (both freshwater and sea fish), pizza, sushi, soups, grilled or baked fish, as well as delicate poultry and white meat. Its versatile adaptability makes it a companion for a wide range of culinary delights. Whether opting for a light meal or something heartier, the Bardolino Chiaretto from Le Morette complements the food, adding a special touch to the occasion.

General properties

• Vintage: 2023
• Ageing: Dry
• Country: Italy
• Region: Veneto
• Volume: 0,75 litres

Detailed properties

• Producer and bottler: Le Morette/Azienda Agricola Valerio Zenato - Viale Indipendenza - San Benedetto di Lugana - 37019 Peschiera del Garda (Verona) - Italia - +39 045 7552724
• Quality Designation: Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
• Grapes: Corvina (55%), Molinara (10%) and Rondinella (35%)
• Cultivation system: Traditional trellis cultivation, 3,000 grapevines per hectare.
• Vintage: Last week of September. The grapes are hand-pricked.
• Winemaking/fermentation: It takes place in stainless steel tanks at a low controlled temperature of 18°C. Gentle pressing and fermentation with shell contact for 2 days, then a week without peel at 18°C.
• Storage: The wine remains in the bottle for at least one month before it enters the market.
• Sensory characteristics: Due to its light and uncomplicated drinking pleasure, this Chiaretto presents itself as an ideal summer wine. The bouquet is harmonious and flowery, the taste full, slightly fruity, lively and dry.
• Colour: Pink.
• Alcohol content: 12.0 % Vol.
• Acid: 6.30 g/l
• pH: 3.20
• Dry extract: 19.50 g/l
• Closure type: Screw cap.
• Serving suggestion: It serves well as an aperitif and pairs with a variety of light dishes such as Mediterranean appetizers, pizza, sushi, soups, grilled or baked fish, poultry, and white meat.
  
• Recommended serving temperature: Between 13 and 14°C.
• Allergen: Contains sulfites.
• EAN (bottle): 8033986840096
• Scope of supply: 1 bottle of wine 0.75 litres.

Grape variety

CORVINA

The Corvina is a red grape variety that is mainly grown in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The exact origin of the Corvina vine is not clearly known, but it is believed to be an indigenous grape variety that has been cultivated in this area for centuries. The leaves of the Corvina vine are medium to large, rounded, and dark green in colour. The tendrils are long and flexible, which allows the vine to develop and grow well. Its clusters are generally medium-sized and grow into a loose and conical structure. The berries are medium-sized and have a thick, blue-black skin. The Corvina vine has a late ripening period, meaning the grapes are not harvested until late in the fall. This helps the berries reach optimal ripeness and concentration of aromas. The Corvina has adapted to the specific climate, soil and growing conditions of the Veneto region. Combined with other local grape varieties such as Rondinella and Molinara, it is often blended in different proportions to create complex and balanced wines.

MOLINARA

Molinara is also a red grape variety that is mainly grown in northern Italy, especially in the Veneto region. It is traditionally one of the main ingredients of the famous Valpolicella wine, produced in the province of Verona. It is known that Italian grape varieties are sometimes named after external characteristics or shapes of the grapes. For this reason, "Molinara" could be derived from the Italian word "mulino", which means "mill", and which could allude to the shape of the grapes, which can look like millstones. The Molinara vine is a vigorous plant with medium-sized leaves. The medium-sized, thin-skinned fruits hang in loose, conical, or cylindrical clusters. The berries are also medium-sized and round in shape. The colour of the berries can range from a light red to a darker purple. Molinara grapes have medium to late ripening. They are known for retaining good acidity levels, resulting in wines with freshness and vibrancy. Overall, the Molinara grape variety has adapted to local climatic and soil conditions over time. The growing areas near Verona and around Lake Garda offer a Mediterranean climate and calcareous soils that are favourable for growing quality grapes. Molinara has a long tradition in the Valpolicella region, where it has been used in wine production for centuries. It is traditionally part of the blends for Valpolicella wines, including the famous Amarone and Recioto.

RONDINELLA

The origins of the autochthonous Rondinella grape variety lie in the northern Italian region of Veneto and here in particular on the calcareous soils of the hills of the Valpolicella subzones Valpolicella Classico and Valpolicella Valpantena. The name "Rondinella" comes from Italian and means "little swallow". The grape variety could therefore derive its name from the shape of the grapes, which are slightly oval and reminiscent of the shape of a bird, or it could refer to the fact that swallows like to eat these grapes. The leaves of the Rondinella plant are typically medium-sized, rounded, and deep green. As with most vines, the glossy leaves are serrated. Their clusters are usually compact and medium-sized. They have a conical shape and are loosely arranged on the grape stems. The berries themselves are small to medium sized and surrounded by a thick skin. The colour varies depending on the level of ripeness from green to blue and finally, when fully ripe, to a dark purple or black. Rondinella vines tend to have moderate vigour and the plant is well adapted to the continental climate of the Veneto region. The tannins of Rondinella wines are usually soft and well-integrated. This makes them accessible and pleasant to drink, even at a young age. Typically, Rondinella is often blended with other local grape varieties such as Corvina and Molinara to create complex and balanced Valpolicella wines. A well-known example is Amarone, in which the grapes are dried before fermentation to promote more concentrated aroma development.

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