Wine at the Table
Chiaretto di Bardolino
The short answer
Chiaretto di Bardolino is a rosato (rosé) Italian wine from Veneto (Lake Garda), made from Corvina and Rondinella. It tastes pale pink, red berries, light and pairs best with antipasti, light pasta and pizza.
- Style
- Pale pink, red berries, light, Veneto (Lake Garda)
- Glass
- White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
- Strength
- About 12% ABV
Where it comes from
The pale rosé of Bardolino on Lake Garda's eastern shore.
What you need
- Grape: Corvina and Rondinella
- Region: Veneto (Lake Garda)
- Style: Pale pink, red berries, light
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: antipasti, light pasta and pizza.
- 03
Larry's tip. The aperitivo-hour pink.
Larry’s rule: The aperitivo-hour pink.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Chiaretto di Bardolino?
Chiaretto di Bardolino pairs well with antipasti, light pasta and pizza.
What grape is Chiaretto di Bardolino made from?
Corvina and Rondinella, grown in Veneto (Lake Garda).
What does Chiaretto di Bardolino taste like?
Pale pink, red berries, light.
What temperature should Chiaretto di Bardolino be served at?
About 48°F / 9°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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