Le Fraghe 2023 'Rodon' Bardolino Chiaretto DOC

Item Number: 19883

UPC: 0-858872001102

Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Sub Region: Lake Garda
Appellation/AVA: Bardolino Chiaretto DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2023
Grape(s): Corvina / Rondinella
Type: Wine - Rose
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Screw Cap
Alc by Vol(%): 12
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Elevation: 190 meters

Vine Age: 15 years

Winemaking Notes: Chiaretto, meaning "pale" in Italian, is the name used for rosé wines produced near the shores of Lake Garda. The Corvina and Rondinella grapes are vinified separately and given a cool-temperature, 6-8 hour maceration on the skins to extract just enough color to give a lively, medium-pink hue to the juice. The must then ferments at a cool 17°C or 62°F. The finished wine matures on the fine lees in 50hl stainless steel tanks until the following spring, when it is bottled.

Tasting Notes: Cherry red with rich purple highlights, Le Fraghe Rodon Chiaretto boasts a complex mosaic of well-defined, very fragrant aromas. Seductive notes of wild rose are the first to emerge, followed by nuances of wild strawberry and redcurrant that linger and complete an elegant bouquet. The palate displays an emphatic crispness and full body, the happy result of a perfect balance between ultra-savory flavors and a tasty minerality, characteristics that are classic to this terroir, and excellent supporting tannins and acidity. The finish is notably lengthy, and nicely mirrors the aromas offered by the nose.

Serving Suggestions: Rodon Chiaretto can be enjoyed throughout the meal, in particular with antipasti, meats with delicate flavor, a wide range of fish soups, eggs, and young cheeses.