2024 Corte Gardoni Bardolino "Le Fontane"

Corte Gardoni is the life's work of Gianni Piccoli, whose ancestral line includes vine-tenders and winemakers going back to at least the turn of the 16th century. Gianni was a proud ambassador for region of Bardolino and its wine traditions. Upon his passing in 2020, his three sons have continued their father's work, pushing toward greater sustainability. "Le Fontane" is the winery's flagship red, made from roughly two-to-one corvina to rondinella, with about 10% "other varieties". Because of its lighter color, mild tannins, and bright, red fruit, Bardolino is prototypical "chillable red", offering the same refreshing drinkability as a white or rosé when served at lower temperatures. Bring on the pizza!