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 | 2011 Fratelli di Zeni Bardolino Classico
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| Other Red Wines
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| 75 | | | 91 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | If you want a fabulous lunchtme wine, or a wine with light meals, Bardolino, usually moderate in alcohol, is the choice of choice. Named for a charming town east of Lake Garda, the wine is produced in the province of Verona. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara are the classic grapes, although other specific ones (among them Sangiovese and Barbera) now may be included but can’t exceed 20% in the aggregate The Classico zone surrounds the town of Bardolino, as well as Garda and several others. As with most wines in the genre, this is a light-bodied dry red wine, although this example shows a fairly deep purple red color, deeper than most. Corvina probably leads the pack, therefore. Aromas present candied red cherries, while the palate shows soft tannin and juicy red fruit flavors--red cherrry and red plum--and the finish brings out a note of almond/marzipan. Best served cool, about 55F/13C, in medium-sized tulip-shaped glasses. Terrific value.
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Best with light- to medium-bodied foods. Black olives; sandwiches or wraps with smoked or cured meats; grilled sausages; roast Cornish hen or sautéed quail; barbecued or fried chicken; wings; smoked pork belly or chicken; grilled duck breast with fig jam/balsamic glaze; young (not aged) Taleggio cheese or mild creamy cheeses. This is rather an odd intersection of cuisine and culture, but it’s terrific with South African bobotie (a sort of lamb meat loaf with dried fruits, curry and a custardy topping).
Distributors:
Bacco Fine Wine | 10/01/2012 |
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