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Chiaretto Bardolino Classico DOC 2007
Guerrieri-Rizzardi was founded over a century ago and today own a total of four wine estates situated in four Appellations or sub regions of Veneto, Italy. The four Appellations are the DOC Classico areas of Bardolino, Valpolicella, Soave and Valdadige. Crafted in a clean and approachable style, our DOC wines offer great value while representing the unique heritage of their respective regions. The range of wines include a dry, white Soave Classico DOC, a dry rose Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC as well as two dry unoaked reds, Bardolino Classico DOC & Valpolicella Classico DOC.
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The grapes for our Chiaretto Classico DOC are grown on our estate vineyards situated in the Bardolino DOC Classico area. These vineyards, influenced by the micro-climate created by Italy's largest body of water, Lake Garda, is ideal for growing high quality grapes. Guerrieri Rizzardi has long been a champion of native, indigenous grapes and Corvina make up 70% of the blend of this wine along with Rondinella, Sangiovese, Molinara and Negrara. The grapes are naturally farmed and harvested. The desired rosé colour is drawn from the red grape skins after 12 to 18 hours of fermentation in neutral stainless steel tanks.
This wine is a rose with beautiful hues pink, cherry and copper. This Chiaretto is dry, fresh and intense on the palate and has good acidity. Serve our Chiaretto chilled before the meal on its own or with Italian appetizers such as prosciutto with melon or antipastis starters. This wine can also be served with rice or pasta salads, white meats, crustacians and seafoods and is excellent with Asian fare and mildly spiced Indian curry dishes.
RECENT and HISTORICAL ACCLAIM
Sunday Telegraph, UK, August 17 2008 “Sauce” Suzy Atkins “Tipple Tip A good year for rose, Don’t miss two wonderful new rosés from the Italian producer Guerrieri Rizzardi. The elegant style of and fresh wild strawberry and raspberry fruit of Bardolino Chiaretto 2007 and Rosa Rosae 2007 puts them in a class of their own”
Sunday Express Magazine, UK, August 3 2008 Jamie Goode “Guerrieri Rizzardi Bardolino Chiaretto, 2007 – A deep pink color, this is tangy, fresh and brightly fruited. It’s packaged with flavours of cranberries and herbs making it a sophisticated rosé that is highly food-compatable.”
- La Cucina Italiana, USA, July/ August 2008 “the goods wine” Paolo Becarelli “Bardolino Chiaretto Guerrieri Rizzardi – Made from local grape varietals including rondinella, corvina and molinara, this wine is enjoyable, clean, and smells like wild grass and raspberries.”
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2007” Bardolino Charetto 2005 – 1 Bicchiere/ 1 Glass.
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2006” Bardolino Charetto 2004 – 1 Bicchiere/ 1 Glass.
