Zenato
Bardolino Chiaretto 2025
| Denomination | DOC Bardolino Chiaretto |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Molinara |
- Name and style: Still, dry rosé wine, light and delicate from the Bardolino DOC denomination
- Grape blend: Composed of 65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 10% Molinara from the shores of Lake Garda
- Vinification: Brief maceration on the skins, gentle pressing and fermentation in steel at 18°C
- Aromatic profile: Notes of white flowers and fresh red fruit, with hints of raspberry and currant
- Serving and pairings: Serving temperature 10-12°C; suitable for aperitifs, delicate starters and fish-based dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Zenato Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé is a still rosé wine from Veneto, created from a careful blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. This interpretation of Bardolino boasts a dry, light and delicate profile, bringing liveliness to the palate. The coral pink colour, with slight violet reflections, anticipates an inviting aromatic bouquet dominated by notes of white flowers and nuances of fresh red fruit, such as raspberry and currant. The sip is smooth and clean, supported by a fine acidity that ensures excellent balance and a pleasantly juicy drinkability.
Where it comes from
The roots of this rosé lie on the south-eastern shore of Lake Garda, in a wine-growing area situated between Bardolino and Peschiera. Zenato’s vineyards are located on hills at an altitude between fifty and one hundred metres, with a favourable south and south-east exposure. The lake’s microclimate supports regular ripening, giving the wine a distinctly light character. The moraine-origin soils, characterised by a substantial stony structure and the presence of silt, enrich the blend, giving it a marked expressive linearity and a measured aromatic finesse.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place between the end of September and the beginning of October. In the winery, the destemmed grapes undergo rosé vinification, with a short maceration lasting only a few hours, essential for extracting the typical colour and delicate primary aromas. After gentle pressing, fermentation in stainless steel begins at a controlled temperature of 18°C, ideal for preserving the integrity of the fruit. The result highlights a highly precise technical profile, with a residual sugar of 4.2 grams per litre, a total acidity of 5.5 grams per litre and a pH of 3.26, values that ensure a harmonious freshness.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1960 in Peschiera del Garda, Zenato tells the story of a family's genuine passion for viticulture. Under the guidance of oenologist Alberto Zenato, the company enhances the precious moraine soils located between 50 and 100 metres above sea level, in the prestigious setting of the Bardolino DOC. This refined Chiaretto is born from the lush vineyards lying on the south-eastern shore of the lake, combining the area's historic vocation with the legacy of the family estates. Every glass celebrates tradition, offering an authentic and distinctive expression of Lake Garda.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Alberto Zenato
- Bottles produced: 2.000.000
- Hectares: 95
1960 – San Benedetto di Lugana. It’s here that the heart of Sergio Zenato started to beat. His story is made of passion and hard work; a deep connection to his land and his people; entrepreneurial ability and openness to innovation and new vinification techniques and investment in native grape varieties.
A story that stretches from the banks of Lake Garda to the hills of nearby Valpolicella where the estate’s reds are born from sunny vineyards of Corvina and Rondinella in Costalunga in Sant’Ambrogio commune. Read more
| Name | Zenato Bardolino Chiaretto 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé green still |
| Denomination | Bardolino DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Molinara |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Zenato |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1960 in Peschiera del Garda, Zenato tells the story of a family's genuine passion for viticulture. Under the guidance of oenologist Alberto Zenato, the company enhances the precious moraine soils located between 50 and 100 metres above sea level, in the prestigious setting of the Bardolino DOC. This refined Chiaretto is born from the lush vineyards lying on the south-eastern shore of the lake, combining the area's historic vocation with the legacy of the family estates. Every glass celebrates tradition, offering an authentic and distinctive expression of Lake Garda. |
| Origin | South-eastern shore of Lake Garda, between Bardolino and Peschiera (Peschiera del Garda, VR) |
| Soil composition | Morainic, with substantial skeleton and presence of silt |
| Cultivation system | Pergola and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 3000-4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 110 q/ha |
| Harvest | Late September, early October |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 °C |
| Production technique | Vinification in rosé style with brief maceration and gentle pressing; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (18 °C) |
| Wine making | Rosé vinification: the harvested grapes are destemmed, left to macerate for a few hours and then gently pressed; this is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (18°C). |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.26 |
| Residual sugar | 4.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |