Corte Gardoni, Bardolino "Le Fontane" Veneto, Italy 2022

60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10% Other

The 2019 Le Fontane is among the most scrumptious reds to leave the Piccoli family’s cellars, delightfully exemplifying how thirst-quenching and joyful a bottle of wine can be. Low in alcohol and light in body, it is simply bursting with high-toned red fruit, like sour cherry seasoned with pepper and herbs.

With little tannin to speak of, it takes well to a chill and is best enjoyed in large gulps.

Aged for several months in stainless steel before bottling. If you love Pinot Noir, Schioppettino, or Gamay, this tastes like a wonderful younger cousin of those wines.