Le Fraghe 2020 Bardolino DOC

Item Number: 15149

UPC: 0-858872000907

Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Sub Region: Lake Garda
Appellation/AVA: Bardolino DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2020
Grape(s): Corvina / Rondinella
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Screw Cap
Alc by Vol(%): 12
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Elevation: 623 feet

Winemaking Notes: The two grape varieties, Corvina and Rondinella, are vinified separately. The maceration lasts some 7-8 days, and coincides with the fermentation period. The cap is managed daily, with a délestage in the morning and a pump-over in the evening. After the wine is drawn off, it goes through malolactic fermentation, which usually occurs in the following month, then the wine goes to stainless steel tanks, where it rests until spring, when it is bottled.

Tasting Notes: Le Fraghe Bardolino appears a purple-tinged ruby red of medium intensity. Its rich, complex bouquet is the result of a perfect blend of fruity essences such as sweet-sour cherry and blueberry, and spicy nuances of cinnamon and black pepper. The distinctive hallmark of this wine is without a doubt the elegance that one experiences on the palate. Although this is a standard-label wine for near-term enjoyment, it displays a remarkably soft suite of tannins and a lovely balance between a judicious acidity and full, savory flavors, characteristic of wines of this area. Nicely full bodies, it lingers long on the finish.

Pairing Notes: Delicious as an accompaniment to light meats and delicate-flavored red meats, as well as young cheeses.