Corte Giara, Bardolino
Vintage: 2024
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CG106B24 | 6 x 75 | Natural Cork | Available |
Producer
Founded in 1989 by the Allegrini family, Corte Giara was created to offer a contemporary, approachable expression of Veneto’s classic varieties while drawing on the Allegrini family’s long-standing winemaking expertise. The wines are produced from grapes hailing from the family’s own vineyards and a trusted network of local growers who share the same commitment to quality and sustainability.
Growers follow eco-conscious viticulture, with no herbicides or pesticides, water use is monitored, and wines are bottled in lightweight glass with environmentally mindful packaging.
Corte Giara’s reds, from Valpolicella to Ripasso and Amarone, are sourced from hillside vineyards at 180–250 metres, where the Corvina offers juicy freshness and a supple tannin profile. The Pinot Grigio hails from sites around Lake Garda, producing clean, vibrant wines with clarity and lift.
Vineyards
The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards located in the Eastern Morainic Hills of Lake Garda. The vineyards lie approximately 200 metres above sea level and face south and south-west. Soils are of fluvial-glacial origin and the vines are planted at a density of 3,000 per hectare, using the pergola trellising system. The average age of the vines is 34 years.
Vintage
The 2024 vintage was defined by dramatic weather contrasts. A mild winter gave way to a rainy, cool spring, followed by a sudden summer heatwave that required careful water management to prevent vine stress. September brought ideal conditions with cooler temperatures and significant day-night variation, enhancing aromatic complexity. Harvesting began in mid-September, with hillside vineyards proving particularly resilient throughout the season's challenges, yielding balanced, healthy grapes of excellent quality.
Vinification
After destemming and a gentle crushing, the must was macerated briefly on the skins before cold stabilisation. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26-30°C for 8-10 days, with frequent pumping over. Malolactic conversion was allowed to take place. The wine was then aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks for three months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
This wine is ruby red in colour with purple highlights. It is intense and fragrant with dominant notes of vibrant red berries accompanied by the characteristic spiciness of pepper and rosehip blossom. Dry and harmonious, it captivates the palate with its elegance and succulent easy-drinking style.
Alcohol (ABV)
12.5%
Acidity
5.55 g/l
Residual Sugar
1.1 g/l
pH
3.39
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Giara | Pinot Grigio delle Venezie | CG105 | W | Factsheet | |
| Valpolicella Ripasso | CG107 | R | Factsheet | ||
| Recioto della Valpolicella | CG108 | Sw | Factsheet | ||
| Valpolicella | CG111 | R | Factsheet |