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Organically produced fresh, fruity red wine from single vineyard, Tacchetto, Guerrieri Rizzardi’s Tacchetto Bardolino is produced from the same grapes as Valpolicella but it is unoaked in order to preserve the fruit-forward character of the wine
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| Wine Style | Red Wine, Soft Fruity Red |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | Corvina, Rondinella, Merlot |
| Wine Region | Veneto |
| Country | Italy |
| ABV | 13.50% |
| Oaked | No |
| Cork | Yes |
| Lifestyle | Organic |
| Volume | 75cl |
| Drink By | 2026 |
Good Bardolino is hard to find in the UK; I think the Italians must keep it all to themselves. But this single-vineyard Bardolino Classico from one of my favourite Italian producers, Guerrieri Rizzardi is superb. And I’m not alone in thinking that – the 2017 won Best Bardolino at the International Wine Challenge 2018. This 2019 is very similar though even smoother.
Produced from the same grape varieties as Valpolicella, in this instance 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella and 10% Merlot, this is a lighter, fruitier version – and better than some basic Valpolicellas. It is completely unoaked with fermentation and short ageing taking place in stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the fruit-forward character of the wine.
According to the producer “The unique soil of the single vineyard Tacchetto allows for a more structured, complex Bardolino.” The complexity of this wine starts on the nose with Corvina bringing black cherry aromas but also acidity and elegance. Rondinella adds floral notes to the aromas and Merlot softens the wine. It’s a lovely fruity light red wine.
The producer suggests consuming this wine with rich seafood, cold pork meat, steak tartar, salami or roasted white meats – I am told on good authority that it’s a treat with roast chicken.
This vineyard has its own unique terrain and conditions with small stones and calcareous rock, a breezy, airy location and is well known for the quality of its fruit. This single vineyard wine is rich in perfume of black cherry and has a characteristic spicy bouquet reflecting the fresh character of unoaked Corvina and Merlot.”
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