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Bardolino Superiore DOCG
The DOCG was created to give Bardolino a serious tier, with lower yields, higher alcohol and a year of aging, but most growers still bottle their best fruit as plain Bardolino DOC because the market wants it light. When you do find a Superiore it tastes like a slightly deeper Bardolino: sour cherry, cranberry, white pepper, a little more grip and a longer finish, still nowhere near Valpolicella in weight. Think of it as a mountain-lake Corvina with a bit more concentration. Serve cool.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeni | Bardolino Classico Superiore Vigne Alte Old Bardolino family house with steady US distribution; brighter cherry fruit and a peppery finish. | $18 to $22 | Wine-Searcher |
| Le Fraghe | Bardolino Classico Superiore Brol Grande Matilde Poggi's single vineyard bottling, organic, more texture and savory depth than most; the reference for the DOCG. | $25 to $30 | Wine-Searcher |
| Guerrieri Rizzardi | Bardolino Classico Superiore Munus Aristocratic estate with a US importer; a firmer, oak-touched style with red plum and dried herb. | $20 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |