Zenato Bardolino Chiaretto

Zenato Bardolino Chiaretto

Wine Description

Chiaretto is based on the same grapes as Bardolino. During vinification, the juice is allowed to macerate briefly on the skins which releases a small amount of pigment and aromatic compounds.  This crucial step gives the Zenato rosato its characteristic fresh red fruit aromas.

Zenato Winery
Nadia Zenato
Zenato Family
Zenato Vineyards
Zenato Wine Cellar
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Acclaim
Tangy and easygoing, this enjoyable rosato has delicate flavors of sour cherry and juicy grapefruit. Simple but well made, it has crisp acidity that gives it a mouthwatering close."
— Wine Enthusiast, Aug 2021
“Crushed rocks and a dusting of savory spice give way to nuances of peach skin as the 2020 Chiaretto unfolds in the glass. This is silky-smooth, soothing further with notes of ripe white cherry and cooling mineral tones. There’s a lingering inner sweetness here, yet it fits in perfectly well, contrasting with hints of licorice and sour citrus that slowly fade. Very nice.”
— Vinous, Jun 2021
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Veneto DOC
Vineyard size
38 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous, Clay, and Sand
Training method
Pergola
Elevation:
330-495 feet
Vines/acre:
1,080-1,200
Yield/acre:
4.8 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern / Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1995
Harvest time:
September-October
Bottles produced of this wine:
135,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
Corvina 65%, Rondinella 25%, Merlot 10%
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
20 days
Fermentation temperature:
64 °F
Total SO2
70
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.43
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
30.5 g/L
Total SO2
70
Residual sugar:
5.2 g/L