Wine at the Table
Bardolino
The short answer
Bardolino is a red Italian wine from Veneto (Lake Garda), made from Corvina and Rondinella. It tastes very light, red berry, spice and pairs best with pizza, light pasta and grilled fish.
- Style
- Very light, red berry, spice, Veneto (Lake Garda)
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 56°F / 13°C
- Strength
- About 12% ABV
Where it comes from
A light red from the eastern shore of Lake Garda.
What you need
- Grape: Corvina and Rondinella
- Region: Veneto (Lake Garda)
- Style: Very light, red berry, spice
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 56°F / 13°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: pizza, light pasta and grilled fish.
- 03
Larry's tip. Red wine for people who drink white.
Larry’s rule: Red wine for people who drink white.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Bardolino?
Bardolino pairs well with pizza, light pasta and grilled fish.
What grape is Bardolino made from?
Corvina and Rondinella, grown in Veneto (Lake Garda).
What does Bardolino taste like?
Very light, red berry, spice.
What temperature should Bardolino be served at?
About 56°F / 13°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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