Riviera del Garda Chiaretto PDO wine, a jewel of Italian viticulture to be discovered and enjoyed.
The origin of Chiaretto is to be found in the Lake Garda area and the PDO designation for Riviera del Garda Chiaretto was obtained in 1967 and has Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara as its main grape varieties. Its soft pink color with powdery highlights makes it immediately recognizable, and in tastings its main characteristics are appreciated.
The bouquet is soft and fruity, with notes of strawberries and cherries Riviera del Garda Chiaretto is dry, fresh and delicate, with a pleasantly bitter finish.
The ideal pairing for this wine is with fish dishes, light appetizers and salads, but Chiaretto is also well suited as an aperitif, to be enjoyed in the company of friends as it is a fresh, elegant and refined wine that will win over all company.
The La Guarda winery, which produces this excellent wine, uses traditional and modern techniques to produce high quality wines. Riviera del Garda Chiaretto PDO reflects the winemaking tradition of the Lake Garda area.
Recommended pairings with Riviera del Garda Chiaretto PDO wine.
It is a fresh, fragrant and young wine, perfect for summer aperitifs or to accompany seafood or lake fish dishes also appreciated in the cold season by pairing it with curious combinations such as pizza or a roast white meat.
Riviera del Garda Chiaretto PDO wine data sheet:
- Origin: Muscoline, Lake Garda, Brescia, Italy;
- Alcohol content: 12.0 % vol;
- Grape varieties: 30% Groppello, 60% Sangiovese 10% Barbera and Marzemino.
Organoleptic Characteristics:
- Color: pinkish with violet hues;
- Taste: smooth, firm, slightly sour and salty flavor;
- Serving temperature: 10° to 12°.
La Guarda: an oasis of paradise in the hills of Lake Garda.
The owners, Luigi and Francesca, are exquisite people. Their winery is a small family-run winery nestled in the hills of Valtènesi, in the hamlet of Castrezzone and Polpenazze.
The climate here is perpetually breezy, a really important feature of the moraine soil.
A small business that believes strongly in the enhancement of the area.
Learn about the beautiful story of La Guarda Farm and why we chose them as our partner.
Chiaretto that conquers: secrets, pairings and origin of the classic Garda rosé
What is Riviera del Garda Chiaretto PDO and what grapes does it come from?
Chiaretto Riviera del Garda PDO is a delicate, fragrant rosé wine made from grapes typical of the Lombardy area of Lake Garda. Its composition can vary, but a representative blend includes about 60 percent Groppello, 15 percent Marzemino, 15 percent Sangiovese and 10 percent Barbera :contentReference
Where does it come from and what is its territorial connection?
Born in the rolling hills of the Brescia-Lombard Garda area, this Chiaretto finds its roots in the Riviera del Garda Classico area, a subzone known for its winemaking tradition. Vinification must take place in the PDO area, but in special cases it can also be held in the province of Brescia, except in the Valtènesi subzone. The Groppello grape variety, typical of these lands, is the heart of the blend and embodies the local character of the wine
How is this wine best paired?
Perfect as an aperitif, Chiaretto Riviera del Garda PDO goes divinely with light dishes: pizza, shellfish, seafood salads and delicate white meats. Not only that: it is also suitable with lake fish dishes, enhancing its freshness and fruity notes.
Nutritional values Chiaretto classico del Garda:
| Mean values | per 100 ml |
|---|---|
| Energy | 290 Kj 69 Kcal |
| Fats | 0 gr |
| Saturated fatty acids | 0 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 1.11 g |
| Sugars | 0.21 g |
| Protein | 0 gr |
| Halls | 0 gr |
