Bardolino Chiaretto DOC: Celebrating Italy’s Iconic Rosé Wine
From the Bardolino Chiaretto festival to the Riviera celebration. The name changes, but the essence remains the same. In fact, it continues to be an event in honor of the Bardolino Chiaretto DOC, with its characteristic qualities as a leading wine.
The largest Italian production within the Chiaretti denomination is produced in the “bardolino” area, which is home to the first Brut sparkling wine made from Chiaretto, crafted using natural fermentation methods (classic and Charmat).
In addition to the well-established market recognition — 10 million bottles sold, equivalent to 70,000 hectoliters of wine, representing one-third of the entire “bardolino” DOC production; 50,000 are bottles of Brut sparkling wine, demonstrating its trendiness, aligned with evolving consumer tastes.
Characteristics of Bardolino Chiaretto
This wine type has its origins in ancient vinicultural practices handed down through generations in local cellars. The Bardolino Chiaretto DOC is essentially the rosé version of Bardolino; it is produced by white vinification of the same grapes (corvina, rondinella, molinara, and negrara) with minimal skin contact (partial contact of must with skins), which enhances the bouquet with very pleasant aromas.
It’s a wine appreciated by connoisseurs, especially those who favor fruity fragrances, lively and fragrant taste, delicate shades of color, with that coral pink that illuminates an elegant bottle. Due to its pronounced fragrance and aroma, it is served at a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. It pairs well with fish, cured meats, risottos, and white meats.
Program of the Festa della Riviera
The Festa della Riviera kicks off this morning with a guided tasting at 10 a.m. of Bardolino Chiaretto wine and Garda DOP extra virgin olive oil, meeting at Barchessa Rambaldi from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. In the late afternoon (6:30 p.m.), tasting booths will open along the lakeside promenade, concluding the evening with a dance in Piazza Catullo featuring the orchestra «Gianruggero».
Tomorrow, Saturday, the program remains the same, with the evening dance featuring the orchestra «Loris Gilioli». On Sunday, a major festival runs from 10 a.m. to midnight. During all three days of the event, artisan markets are held along Riva Cornicello lakeside promenade.