Bardolino DOC

CHARACTERISTICS

Grape Varieties	65% Corvina, 30% Rondinella,&nbsp; 5% Sangiovese
Location And Characteristics Of The Vineyard	The vineyards are located at Sommacampagna, a commune situated to the south-east of Lake Garda
Average Altitude	1100-150 metres above sea level A hill of glacial origin with limestone, clay, gravelly and sandy soils
Training System And Plant Density	Cordon Spur, with 4,000 to 4,500 vines per hectare. The yield is 2 kg per vine
Harvest	End of September for Rondinella and Sangiovese; the beginning of October for Corvina
Vinification	Gentle crushing and destemming, and a brief cold maceration of the grapes prior to fermentation. This is followed by a long, delicate fermentation (with skin contact) in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Organoleptic Description	A dry red wine
Colour	Brilliant ruby red
Nose	Delicately fruity and fragrant, with notes of cherries, strawberries, raspberries and redcurrants as well as hints of spices (cinnamon, cloves, black pepper)
Flavour	Dry and rounded, with the same sensations of crunchy red fruits and berries perceptible on the nose. Lightly spicy, with a well-balanced, fresh and easy-drinking style
Vol.	12,50%
Total Acidity	5,30 gr/lt
Serving Temperature	12-15 &deg;C
Serving Suggestions	Light snacks, cold cuts, light meals and fish in general (particularly fresh water fish)