Bardolino Classico DOC, 2023 by Roccolo del Lago

Each time you try a wine there is a chance a different source will be so different from what you enjoyed originally. The first Bardolino I tried was a rival brand I purchased in Napoli. They call this a young wine and it makes sense because if you ever had table wine at an agritourismo it had a similar characteristic and is perfect for a casual setting. This specific one was perfect for me.

This is a quaffable red. In the glass it’s a medium ruby with a touch of purple. The nose and palate are synchronized, nicely aromatic crisp red cherry, pomegranate, blueberry, cranberry, violet and orange pith and a touch of roasting spices. Lower tannin, dry with a high acidity that makes it oh so juicy. Medium body and perfectly integrated alcohol. Just a lovely very pop the cork and drinkable wine.