DOC · since 1973
Bardolino
Wine · PDO · 16 municipalities
Recognized since 1973, the Bardolino DOC originates from 16 Veneto municipalities, including Affi and Bussolengo. This denomination distinguishes itself from neighboring red wine appellations by entirely omitting a Riserva category or formal aging requirements, which are instead allocated to the separate Bardolino Superiore DOCG. The blend relies on a minimum of 35% Corvina veronese, yielding a dry, savory, and harmonious red wine. For its specialized Novello style, the rules demand a strict 100% carbonic maceration and mandate bottling by December 31 of the harvest year, ensuring an early-release profile that is highly distinct from standard regional aging protocols.
Corvina veronese (Cruina o Corvina) 35%10.5% vol min120 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- ruby red, sometimes tending to cherry-red, turning to garnet with aging
- Taste
- dry, savory, harmonious
- Consortium
- Consorzio Tutela Vino Bardolino D.O.C. →
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bardolino produced?
- Bardolino is produced in 16 municipalities in Veneto, Italy: Affi, Bardolino, Bussolengo, Caprino Veronese and more.
- What grape is Bardolino made from?
- Bardolino is made from Corvina veronese (Cruina o Corvina) (min 35%), Corvinone (in sostituzione di pari quota di Corvina), Rondinella (min 5%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei (prov. Verona, max 10% per vitigno, Molinara max 15%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Bardolino?
- The minimum alcohol content of Bardolino is 10.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.