Monte del Frà, Chiaretto del Bardolino 2023

Name: Monte del Frà, Chiaretto del Bardolino 2023
Brand: Bancroft
Price: 99.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Veneto, Italy

£99.00

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Case of 6 (£16.50 p/b)

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The Monte del Frà Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé is a classy pink wine made from the traditional grape varieties grown to the south-east of Lake Garda - Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara.

This is such a brilliant alternative to ubiquitous provençale rosé, and to hold its position on a list like Arlington means it has fought back alot of competition on the list.

Really satisfying, surprisingly complex, well made Italian rosé at a great price.

This delicate blush wine from northern Italy offers a unique twist on rosé. Think of it as a whisper of strawberries and cream, with a subtle hint of savoury herbs. It's crafted from the Corvina grape - the star of bolder reds like Amarone - in the Bardolino region near Lake Garda. The winemaking keeps things light and fresh, leaving you with vibrant cherry and raspberry notes but a surprisingly satisfying texture for such a pale pink.

Surrounded by the Moraine Hills of Lake Garda, Monte del Frà was first founded as a monastery by friars from Santa Maria Della Scala who made wine. In 1958, the Bonomo family opened a Venetian bulk wine shop, making wine and growing peaches, strawberries, and wheat. Later in 1988, the land was turned into vineyards establishing Monte del Frà.

The name "Monte del Frà" refers to the estate’s location on a hill (Monte) near the historical "Frà," referencing the nearby Franciscan monastery that existed in the region during medieval times. Today, the estate remains family-owned and is managed by the second-generation brothers Eligio and Claudio, along with the third generation: Marica, Silvia, and Massimo.

Arlington

2023

Italy

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