Bardolino Classico DOC 2022

Bardolino Classico DOC 2022 / Le Morette / Veneto

Red 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: maintaining the utmost respect for the environment and applying principles of sustainability 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 DOC from Le Morette is composed of three different grape varieties. Corvina is a red grape variety that is mainly cultivated in the Veneto region of Italy. It has become famous for its use in important wines such as Valpolicella and Amarone. The grapes are small and densely packed, with a thick skin and have a high acid content. It produces powerful wines with aromas of red berries, cherries, and spices, often refined by long ageing on wood. The Rondinella grape variety is also grown mainly in the Veneto and 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 from this grape variety. Finally, the last component for Bardolino is the red grape variety Molinara, which gives it its rather light colour, its tannin content and thus a hint of bitterness. In general, Molinara is a late-maturing variety and can be susceptible to disease and pest infestation due to its thin skin. Wines made from Molinara usually have a low alcohol content and are sensitive to oxygen.

The grapes for Bardolino all grow in the historic area around the village of Bardolino, which is why the wine can also call itself Bardolino Classico. The vines are planted in the Guyot cultivation system on soils based on moraine sediments, which are characteristic of southern Lake Garda. The proximity to Lake Garda, the presence of Monte Baldo, which offers protection from the cold winds from the north, and the morainic hills ideally exposed to the sun, create ideal conditions for growing grapes. All the grapes are harvested by hand in the last decade of September and quickly transported to the wine cellar. Here they are then destemmed and gently pressed. Vinification takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26°C, with an eight-day maceration in contact with the skins. After a short aging period of two months in its bottle, Le Morette's Bardolino Classico is released for the market.

Bardolino Classico is a ruby red wine, sometimes tending towards cherry red. Its bouquet is vinous and exudes a youthful fragrance with pleasant fruity notes. On the palate, it is dry and savoury. Its excellent balance is underpinned with delicately spicy notes of pepper. In the end, it is incredible how such a young wine can develop such good persistence.

At a recommended serving temperature of a mild 16 degrees Celsius, the Bardolino Classico DOC from Le Morette unfolds its complete splendour just before being served. Like a precious treasure delicately brought to light, this wine from Lake Garda reveals itself in all its nobility. Fondly celebrated by Italians as "Vino tuttopasto," it rises as a truly universal companion throughout the festive meal. Its role as an aperitif is undeniable; it tantalizes the senses and primes the palate for what lies ahead. But it doesn't stop there: seamlessly, it complements every course, from delicate appetizers to light dishes and delicious grilled fish. Even the simplest pizza undergoes a true refinement through its interaction, allowing us to truly relish in the richness of its aromas.

General properties

• Vintage: 2022
• 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). It is produced in the ancient production area of Bardolino, as stated by the label-diction “Classico”.
• Grapes: Corvina (65%), Rondinella (30%) and Molinara (5%)
• Cultivation system: Guyot, simple or double, but short 3.600 vines per hectar.
• Vintage: Last decade of september, hand-made.
• Winemaking/fermentation: In stainless steel tanks, under controlled temperature, 26° C. It occurs together with the skins, for 8 days.
• Storage: The wine remains in the bottle for at least two months before it enters the market.
• Colour: Star-bright pale ruby
• Sensory characteristics: A fragrant, harmonious, lasting flavour and a light vinous bouquet. The flavor is wellbalanced, dry and spicy with a slightly bitter finish.
• Alcohol content: 12.5 % Vol.
• Acid: 5.70 g/l
• pH: 3.35
• Dry extract: 22.50 g/l
• Closure type: Screw cap.
• Serving suggestion: Bardolino is, by its very nature, a fine wine for all the meal, exalting the characteristics of all cuisine from boiled meats to roasts.
• Recommended serving temperature: Between 15 and 16°C. Uncork bottle immediately before serving.
• Allergen: Contains sulfites.
• EAN (bottle): 8033986840072
• 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.

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.

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.

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