2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.21%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 5.35 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara; proportions not stated
Classification Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC
Region Bardolino
Soil Moraine hills of fluvio-glacial origin
Orientation South-West
Harvest Dates Manual harvest during the first week of September 2025
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Pergola-trained vines. Cold skin maceration lasts 12–24 hours at 10°C for colour extraction. Fermentation proceeds in temperature-controlled stainless steel at 18°C for 10 days; malolactic fermentation occurs in December, followed by three months in stainless-steel tank. Dry extract is 23 g/L.
Tasting Notes Fresh strawberry, raspberry and gooseberry aromas; lively acidity, juicy and balanced palate, with persistent small-red-fruit notes on the finish
Food Pairing Light summer dishes; cured meats, fresh-tomato bruschetta, seafood salads, grilled or pan-seared fish, light tomato pasta, vegetable risotto, vegetarian dishes, salads and white pizza
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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.51%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara; proportions not stated
Classification Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC
Region Bardolino
Soil Moraine soil, Well drained
Orientation South-West
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Pergola-trained vines. Cold skin maceration lasts 12–24 hours at 10°C for colour extraction. Fermentation proceeds in temperature-controlled stainless steel at 18°C for 10 days; malolactic fermentation occurs in December, followed by three months in stainless-steel tank. Dry extract is 21.4 g/L.
Tasting Notes Fresh strawberry, raspberry and gooseberry aromas; lively acidity, juicy and balanced palate, with lingering small-red-fruit notes
Food Pairing Light summer dishes; cured meats, fresh-tomato bruschetta, seafood salads, grilled or pan-seared fish, light tomato pasta, vegetable risotto, vegetarian dishes, salads and white pizza
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.61%
Residual Sugar 4.9 g/L
pH 3.16
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese 50%, Rondinella 35%, Molinara 15%
Classification Bardolino Chiaretto D.O.C.
Region Bardolino
Soil Moraine hills of fluvial-glacial origin
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation South/South-West
Harvest Dates Manual harvest in September 2013
Vine Age 26
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemming Followed By Soft Crushing
Sulfites 110.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Pergola/arbour-trained vineyards at approximately 3,000 vines per hectare. Cryomaceration lasts 12–24 hours at 10°C. Fermentation proceeds at 18°C for 10 days with daily periodic pump-overs; malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in December, followed by three months in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Dry extract is 24 g/L and free SO2 is 25 mg/L. Recommended serving temperature is 15–16°C (59–60°F).
Tasting Notes Medium-intensity ruby red with purplish highlights; fragrant woodland berries, pepper and rose-hip blossom; dry, harmonious, elegant and succulent
Food Pairing Simple Mediterranean cuisine, especially pasta, seasonal soups, appetizing entrées and warm hors d'oeuvres
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Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo and Silvia Allegrini