La Guida ai Vini di Verona 2017 premia il Bardolino "le eccellenze 2017 ”

La Guida ai Vini di Verona 2017

By sommeliers Enrico Fiorini, Gianluca Boninsegna and Marco Scandogliero.

A family company of artisan vignerons, founded in 1893. Now arrived at the fourth generation, thanks to the capability of the father, Albino Piona, who handed down his wisdom to his offspring Silvio, Monica, Alessandro and Massimo.

The estate covers many hectares on the morainic hills south of the Garda basin and produces great versions of local wines, especially Bardolino and Custoza.

Winery open since 1893, wine tour, wine-shop

Custoza doc 2016

A stroll along the Custoza hill in total harmony right from the glass. Talc and ripe fruit notes swathe the palate with the mineral character of the terroir.

For a perfect match: Cod in tomato with vegetable mirepoix

Fast match: Club sandwich with vegetables

Light match: Whitefish tartar with citrus fruits

Bardolino Chiaretto doc 2016

Cherry and wild strawberry to tempt the nose, ushering in notes of sweet spice and ginger. A mouth-filling, vibrant palate.

For a perfect match: Fish soup

Fast match: Faro farfalle pasta with salmon, cream and parsley dressing

Light match: Garganelli pasta with courgettes and ham

Bardolino doc 2016

Award-winning “Le eccellenze 2017”

Pepper and cloves, rhubarb and ginger weave into a backdrop of sweet spice, pulled together by silky, delicate tannins that seduce the palate.

For a perfect match: Chargrilled cooked ham roll with stracchino cheese

Fast match: Salted meat tartare with sesame canapé

Light match: Salted meat

 

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