Veneto
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Lake Garda, Lugana and Lagostini…
Lugana Loves Lake Garda From Chiaretto and Amarone to Soave and Custoza, Lake Garda does not fall short in the area of winsome wine production. South of Lake Garda, in between the provinces of Brecia and Verona, and stretching out over both Lombardia and Venezia lies the inter-regional appellation known as Lugana. Lugana is a northern white wine that has been around for years, although it may have been under the radar of many. However, more and more wine-lovers all over the world are taking notice. Lake Garda Map of Lugana Photo Credit: Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC Wines of Lugana The wines of the Lugana DOC were recognized back in…
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Visiting Valpolicella and Cantina Negrar
The Historic Viticulture of Valpolicella Valpolicella Valpolicella is a historic region that is always at the forefront when discussing Italian wines and when discussing the best wine producers in the world. Located in north of Verona, in the Veneto district of Italy, this region is steeped in a rich viticultural history and a love for all things wine. Valpolicella is separated from Bardolino by the Adige River on the west and borders Soave on the east. The Valpolicella region, which is 240 kilometers squared, is second only to Chianti in total wine production. Though the true origin of its name is not known, Valpolicella is considered to have been derived…
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Chiaretto di Bardolino Classico and Grilled Shrimp
Chiaretto: Light, Crisp and Versatile It’s a revolution! Rosé has become a culture or a way of life, and many just cannot get enough of this pink juice. From France, Germany, Austria and New Zealand to Napa, Long Island, Washington and Oregon, there is a style of rosé, rosato or rosado to suit every palate and budget. Chiaretto is how Italians do rosé. Chiaretto is produced in Bardolino, which is in Northern Italy, along the shores of Lake Garda, approximately 25 kilometers from Verona. Chiaretto dates back to the 19th century and was one of the first Italian appellations to receive DOC status (1968). The Bardolino area of wine production…
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Chiaretto di Bardolino-How Italians do Dry Rosé
Lesser known, but Bardolino Chiaretto Measures Up Photo Credit: Garda Concierge Beautiful Bardolino is a resort village in the province of Veneto, Italy, approximately 25 kilometers from Verona and on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda. There are many things to see and do in terms of food, wine and travel in this delightful village. While highlighting a few, I’ll begin with what Bardolino is known for-it’s Italian dry rosé known as Chiaretto. Chiaretto is a dry, crisp rosé wine, dating back to the 19th Century. Chiaro, in Italian, denotes a color that is clear, pale or light. This is the perfect name for Chiaretto, as it has a pale…
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Soave-mente, Bacciame! Getting Intimate with Soave
A Soave Love Story Let’s just cut to the chase–I’m in love with three different Soaves. What’s worse, is that they are all from the same part of town. I suppose I have been out playing the vineyards, but I never intended for this to happen. In order for you to understand my predicament, I should go back to the beginning. I’ll start by sharing some background about Soave and a little about the characteristics that I found so attractive. Castello Scaligero Soave, which denotes gentle, soft or mild in Italian, is a good place to start. While it may seem soft or mild, this smooth character gently travels down your…
