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The Lake Garda microclimate which the hilly area above Bardolino enjoys produces Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grapes at a naturally high level of maturation.
Monte Del Frà`s Bardolino is a light-bodied, vibrant ruby, fruity blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara produced on the eastern side of Lake Garda. Bright aromas of cherry and red berries are well-integrated with spicy hints of cinnamon, cloves and black pepper, which drift beautifully onto the palate.
A refined take on one of Italy’s most beloved wines, the 2023 Bardolino Classico Cuvée XV from Guerrieri Rizzardi is a vibrant and expressive red born from vineyards that overlook the stunning Lake Garda—an alpine landscape infused with Mediterranean charm, long known as the “Riviera degli Olivi.”
Crafted from a meticulous selection of the estate’s best vats, Cuvée XV is vinified with an unwavering focus on preserving fruit purity and freshness. Grapes from the surrounding Bardolino Classico vineyards reach the winery, carved into the hillside of Campazzi, within minutes of harvest. The juice is then gently gravity-fed into tanks to retain its vibrancy and aromatics.
In the glass, it displays an aromatic nose of wild berries, red currants, and subtle floral hints. The palate is light to medium-bodied, with bright acidity, soft tannins, and a silky texture. While remaining true to the easy-drinking nature of Bardolino, Cuvée XV offers more depth and concentration than is typical for the denomination, delivering complexity without excess weight.
The 2022 Valpolicella Classico Cuvée XVII from Guerrieri Rizzardi is a vibrant expression of the region’s historic terroir, crafted with precision and elegance. It presents a brilliant ruby hue with youthful violet reflections, clear and luminous in the glass.
On the nose, the wine is fresh and expressive, revealing layers of ripe red cherries, wild berries, and subtle notes of black pepper. There’s an underlying thread of herbal nuance and a touch of beetroot that lend complexity, lifted further by delicate floral tones of violet and rose petals.
The palate is medium-bodied and silky, showcasing vivid red fruit—sour cherry, raspberry, and redcurrant—beautifully balanced by gentle acidity and soft, supple tannins. A clean, linear structure drives through to a dry, refreshing finish, marked by a subtle mineral edge and a final whisper of spice. Vinified and aged in stainless steel, the absence of oak highlights the wine’s purity and bright fruit character.
Ca’Rugate has been awarded the prestigious ‘Tre Bicchieri’ award rating from Gambero Rosso multiple times, making it one of the most awarded producers in the competition and has been hailed by the New York Times as one of the “Top Five producers of High-End Soave”.
This 2022 Valpolicella ‘Rio Albo’ has concentrated aromas of red fruits, ripe blackberry and deep cherry flavours, with floral notes and a hint of spice. Supple on the palate with a velvety texture.
To make this wine the best grapes selected from Ca’ Rugate’s vineyards in the hilly area of Montecchia di Crosara and are harvested at the beginning of October. The vines yield 110 quintals per hectare and are grown in soils made up of limestone and gravel with pebbles, which impart elegance and provide excellent drainage for the vines. Each variety was vinified separately. The grapes were fermented on their skins for a period of seven to 10 days, releasing the flavours and extracting the colour during the process. The wine was blended and then matured in stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the integrity of the primary aromas and varietal characteristics of the blend.
Delèra is the flagship red of Guerrieri Rizzardi’s Bardolino portfolio—a CRU-designated wine from Montebaldo that showcases the purest expression of terroir and variety. Sourced from the hillside vineyards around Cavaion, Delèra represents the pinnacle of red winemaking within the Bardolino DOC, made with an exceptional 95% Corvina—the highest ever used by the estate—blended with a touch of Rondinella.
In the glass, Delèra exhibits a luminous ruby hue reminiscent of fine red Burgundy. Aromatically, it offers an elegant interplay of wild red berries, floral notes, and savoury spice, underpinned by the distinctive fragrance of Corvina grown on the Montebaldo slopes. On the palate, it is refined and vibrant, revealing pure cherry fruit, delicate spice, and a silky tannic structure that speaks to both the variety and its unique location.
Balanced, graceful, and persistent, the 2022 Delèra is a benchmark cru Bardolino—a wine that combines intensity with finesse and rewards both immediate enjoyment and short-term ageing.
At the head of the Marion family estate, Stefano Campedelli and his wife Nicoletta are known for their wines made from high-quality fruit featuring a well-balanced acidity. A true thirst-quencher, this Valpolicella is easy-to-drink, supple, and fresh, with plenty of accessible fruit and a world away from supermarket Valpolicella. Bravissimo! One of those reds you could happily drink without food.
Ca’Rugate is one of Veneto’s top wineries producing some of Veneto’s best and most exciting wines and this is one! In the glass, it is uber concentrated with aromas of red fruit cherries with a hint of spice and floral notes. Full-bodied palate with soft tannins, an elegant silky texture and a velvety finish.
This wine is named after Campo Bastiglia, where Ca’Rugate’s vineyard is located, nestled in the hills around Montecchia di Crosara. The fruit is sourced from a selection of the best grapes. Vinified from a combination of dried and undried grapes. The undried grapes were destemmed and fermented immediately after the harvest. The dried grapes were allowed to dry gently in well-ventilated rooms for approximately four to five months, concentrating the flavours, sweetness and colour. The dried grapes were added later; they were fermented in stainless steel for one week, prior to being pressed. The wine was then transferred to small barrels to finish fermentation. It was then matured in wood for eight to 10 months.
This 2019 Vapolicella Superiore an utterly delicious red wine blended from the holy trinity of Corvina (45%), Corvinone (40%) and Rondinella (15%) grapes. It opens in the glass with intense aromas of black fruit and cherries, combined with a hint of spice from the wood. The palate is mellow, balanced and rounded, complete with elegant tannins and a smooth finish.
Valpolicella DOC is located on the gentle slopes of the Montecchia di Crosara and Cazzano di Tramigna valleys. Ca Rugate’s vineyards are situated in the district of Montecchia di Crosara, at an altitude of 450 metres above sea level. The six hectare Campo Lavei vineyard is situated on the hillside, where the vines are grown in limestone and pebble soils.
A full-bodied Valpolicella from Corte Lavel – a vineyard recently bought back by Marion. Chalky and mineral, yet full of forest aromas – berry, blueberry, moss, and earth. With time, other delicate red fruits appear along with herbal notes, and the whole wine softens and turns into a plush shawl.
Crafted from hand-selected grapes grown on the Rizzardi family’s estate vineyards in the prestigious commune of Negrar di Valpolicella, the 2019 3 Cru Amarone is a refined expression of tradition and terroir. Sourced from three of the estate’s finest crus and matured in oak following the same regimen as the Riserva wines, 3 Cru is then bottled earlier to retain vibrancy and freshness, setting it apart with a more modern, food-friendly appeal.
In the glass, it opens with an intense bouquet of ripe dark berries, dried cherries, and notes of toasted spice, cocoa, and a hint of vanilla. The palate is generous yet poised, offering a silky texture, rich fruit concentration, and a long, elegant finish. Its freshness and balance make it remarkably versatile at the table, a standout Amarone that complements food as much as it captivates on its own.
Ageing Potential: Enjoy from 2023 to 2033 and beyond
Food Pairing: Ideal with hearty stews, game dishes, casseroles, and grilled or barbecued meats.
Red WineCa’Rugate make exceptional wines that are marked by great stylistic precision, one that, with time in the bottle, gives way to complexity and harmony. They been awarded the prestigious ‘Tre Bicchieri’ award rating from Gambero Rosso multiple times, making it one of the most awarded producers in the competition.
This intense and expressive Amarone opens in the glass with concentrated sweet fruit aromas of currants, ripe blueberries and cherries, enhanced with a hint of spicy oak. Beautifully balanced on the palate, it is rich, full bodied and complex with a lingering finish.
A magnum of 2022 Pojega Ripasso Valpolicella by Guerrieri Rizzardi
Crafted from hand-harvested grapes grown on the historic Rizzardi family estate—established in 1649 and nestled in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone—this Ripasso showcases both tradition and finesse. The inclusion of 10% Amarone in the Ripasso process brings added depth and structure to the wine, while preserving the hallmark freshness and elegance of the region.
In the glass, the nose of the 2022 Pojega is aromatic and expressive, offering layers of ripe dark cherry, blackberry, and plum, with subtle hints of spice, dried herbs, and cocoa. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with a vibrant acidity that lends lift and drinkability, balanced by a supple texture and fine-grained tannins. The Amarone component adds richness and complexity, contributing to a long, persistent finish with notes of dark fruit and earthy undertones.
Multi-dimensional and refined, Pojega is a red that captivates now and promises even more with time in the bottle. A perfect companion to hearty dishes, but equally compelling on its own.
A commanding yet refined expression of Amarone, the 2019 ‘Villa Rizzardi’ Riserva opens with a deep garnet hue, hinting at its richness and aging potential. The nose is opulent and layered, showcasing dried black cherries, figs, and dark plums, underscored by nuances of tobacco leaf, cocoa powder, cedar, and a whisper of sweet baking spice.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and densely textured, with concentrated dark fruit—blackberry compote, Morello cherry, and raisin—wrapped in firm, velvety tannins. A touch of espresso and dark chocolate lingers on the mid-palate, while savory accents of leather and earth provide depth and complexity. Despite its power, the wine maintains remarkable balance, with a vibrant acidity that lifts the richness and a long, warming finish that echoes with dried herbs and spice.
Pairing Suggestions: Ideal with aged Parmigiano Reggiano, braised beef short ribs, or slow-roasted game.
Drinking Window: Now–2035. Decant for 1–2 hours if enjoying in its youth.
An intensely flavoured but elegant Amarone, with concentrated flavours of ripe blueberries, blackberries and cherries, enhanced by spicy oak. The palate is rich, full bodied and complex, with beautiful balance and a long, elegant finish.
Punta 470 takes its name from the altitude of Ca’Rugate’s six hectare estate vineyard in the hills around Montecchia di Crosara, where the grapes are grown at 470 metres above sea-level. This elevation allows the grapes to retain balancing acidity to the concentrated fruits and enables Ca’ Rugate to produce a wine which is elegant and food-friendly.
Calcarole is the flagship Amarone Riserva from Guerrieri Rizzardi—produced only in exceptional vintages and in very limited quantities. Sourced from the historic marogne (dry stone-walled terraces) of the Calcarole vineyard, perched up to 230 meters in Negrar di Valpolicella, this prized cru benefits from a uniquely warm microclimate, calcareous soils, and an ideal southwest exposure.
Hand-harvested from naturally low-yielding, mature vines, the grapes are selected at peak ripeness and air-dried for several months in traditional wooden crates. After a slow fermentation, the wine undergoes extended ageing in oak, allowing its complexity and structure to evolve gracefully.
The 2017 vintage is already showing remarkable generosity and approachability. Deep and expressive, it reveals layers of dried cherries, ripe plums, spice, cocoa, and earthy undertones. The palate is rich yet beautifully balanced, combining intensity and concentration with lifted freshness and a long, refined finish. A rarefied Amarone that offers both immediate pleasure and cellaring potential.
Ageing Potential: Enjoy now or cellar through 2035+
Food Pairing: Perfect with braised meats, aged cheeses, game dishes, or enjoyed on its own as a special occasion wine.
