2025 Le Morette Bardolino Chiaretto Classico Rosato, Veneto, Italy
ABOUT THE WINE
This classic Chiaretto is a traditional blend of Corvina (55%), Rondinella (35%) and Molinara (10%). The grapes come from vines grown on the classic but complex mosaic of morainic soils on the south-eastern shores of Lake Garda. Winemaking is straightforward cool-temperature stainless-steel fermentation. Vineyards are organically farmed, without pesticides or herbicides, treated with minimal spraying and fertilized only with organic matter. The winemakers place particular importance on preserving natural biodiversity, encouraging natural cover crops and pollinators. While the prevailing winds (the pelér, blowing from the north in the morning, and òra, blowing from the south in the afternoon) are believed to be responsible for the freshness and the moderating influence of the lake for the ripeness of fruit, it's the high magnesium content and mineral sediments of the soil in the Bardolino vineyards around Lazise that causes good Chiaretto to snap with salinity.
After a short skin maceration to achieve its signature pale hue, the juice undergoes a cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve purity and delicacy. Bottled young to highlight its freshness, the wine bursts with ripe peach, strawberry, redcurrant, pomegranate – but the fruit is really just the canvas for the acidity, minerality and textural structure.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Le Morette is a family-run winery founded in 1960 by the Valerio family, situated near the southern banks of Lake Garda in the heart of Bardolino Classico. Today, the third generation—Fabio and Paolo Valerio—leads the estate with a deep commitment to sustainable viticulture and ecological stewardship. Certified sustainable and focused on low-intervention practices, Le Morette specializes in wines that reflect the unique lake-influenced microclimate and glacial soils of the region. With a philosophy rooted in biodiversity and terroir expression, Le Morette has become a key voice in the modern renaissance of Chiaretto, crafting rosés of precision, finesse, and authentic regional character.
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ABOUT THE WINE
This classic Chiaretto is a traditional blend of Corvina (55%), Rondinella (35%) and Molinara (10%). The grapes come from vines grown on the classic but complex mosaic of morainic soils on the south-eastern shores of Lake Garda. Winemaking is straightforward cool-temperature stainless-steel fermentation. Vineyards are organically farmed, without pesticides or herbicides, treated with minimal spraying and fertilized only with organic matter. The winemakers place particular importance on preserving natural biodiversity, encouraging natural cover crops and pollinators. While the prevailing winds (the pelér, blowing from the north in the morning, and òra, blowing from the south in the afternoon) are believed to be responsible for the freshness and the moderating influence of the lake for the ripeness of fruit, it's the high magnesium content and mineral sediments of the soil in the Bardolino vineyards around Lazise that causes good Chiaretto to snap with salinity.
After a short skin maceration to achieve its signature pale hue, the juice undergoes a cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve purity and delicacy. Bottled young to highlight its freshness, the wine bursts with ripe peach, strawberry, redcurrant, pomegranate – but the fruit is really just the canvas for the acidity, minerality and textural structure.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Le Morette is a family-run winery founded in 1960 by the Valerio family, situated near the southern banks of Lake Garda in the heart of Bardolino Classico. Today, the third generation—Fabio and Paolo Valerio—leads the estate with a deep commitment to sustainable viticulture and ecological stewardship. Certified sustainable and focused on low-intervention practices, Le Morette specializes in wines that reflect the unique lake-influenced microclimate and glacial soils of the region. With a philosophy rooted in biodiversity and terroir expression, Le Morette has become a key voice in the modern renaissance of Chiaretto, crafting rosés of precision, finesse, and authentic regional character.
