“Le Olle” Bardolino Superiore DOCG Classico

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Area of Production: Region: Veneto. The vineyard ” La Pra ” is located in the classic hilly area on the eastern shores of Lake Garda. Recently, some ancient medieval wine jugs (wine jugs in Italian means le olle) were discovered intact during some excavation in this vineyard. The wine jugs are now exhibited in a venice museum where they continue to provide a glimpse into the ancient history of both our vineyards and our wine.

Grapes: Produced in limited quantities from red grapes Corvina (65%), Rondinella (25%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). Grown on the vineyard ” La Pra ” (with 5000 plants per hectare) they are planted exclusively with the espalier-guyot system. The quantity produced is 7 tons per hectare.

Soil composition: Morainic origin mixed with clay.

Vinification and Production System: As soon as they are harvested (end of september), 70% of the grapes are immediatly lightly pressed, and 30% of the grapes are dried for a short period and lightly pressed. The fermentation of the must lasts 8-9 days at a controlled temperature of approximately 24°c. And with a daily delestage. Aged partially in oak butts and partially in thermoconditioned steel tanks. Cold bottling in sterile bottling line.

Organoleptic Description: Dry red wine, full-bodied and harmonious.

Color: Intense ruby red.

Bouquet: Delicate, fragrant and spicy, with hints of ripened fruit.

Taste: Dry, savoury and intense.

Serving Temperature: To be served at room temperature (18°C.).

Preservation: Can be aged for 3-4 years. Store in a fresh, dry and dark place.

Gastronomic Suggestions: Roasts and ripened cheese.

Total acidity:5.10 g/l
Sugar:9.00 g/l
Total SO2:83 mg/l
Free SO2:27 mg/l
Net dry extract:30.0 g/l
Volatile acidity:0.30 g/l
VINTAGEAWARD
20214 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2024”
202194/100 “LUCA MARONI 2024”
20212 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2024”
2021GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2023”
20204 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2023”
202094/100 “LUCA MARONI 2023”
2020GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2022”
20194 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2022”
20191 GLASS “GAMBERO ROSSO 2022”
201993/100 “LUCA MARONI 2022”
20184 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2021”
20181 GLASS “GAMBERO ROSSO 2021”
2018GOLD MEDAL AT“CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2020”
2017GOLD MEDAL AT“CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2019”
20164 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2020”
20153 ROSETTE “VINETIA 2019”
20154 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2018”
201590/100 “LUCA MARONI 2018”
201587/100 “PROSIT-ONAV 2018”
2015GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2017”
20143 GRAPES “BIBENDA AIS 2017”
201487/100 “LUCA MARONI 2017”
2014GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2016”
2014DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2016”
201388/100 “LUCA MARONI 2016”
20133 GRAPES “BIBENDA AIS 2016”
2013GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2015”
2013DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2015”
2012GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2014”
201289/100 “LUCA MARONI 2015”
20122 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2015”
20123 GRAPES “BIBENDA AIS 2014”
201189/100 “LUCA MARONI 2014”
20112 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2014”
20112 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2014”
20113 GRAPES “BIBENDA AIS 2014”
2011DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2013”
20113 BOTTLES “ESPRESSO 2013”
201088/100 “LUCA MARONI 2013”
20103 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2013”
20102 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2013”
2010GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2012”
2010DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2012”
201085/100 “VERONELLI 2012”
20092 BOTTLES “ESPRESSO 2012”
200986/100 “LUCA MARONI 2012”
20093 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2012”
20092 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2012”
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MEDAGLIA D’ORO ALLA “FESTA DELL’UVA 2009”

2005

MEDAGLIA D’ORO ALLA “FESTA DELL’UVA 2007”

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MEDAGLIA D’ORO ALLA “FESTA DELL’UVA 2006”

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2003

MEDAGLIA D’ORO ALLA “76° FESTA DEL VINO BARDOLINO 2005″

2003

DIPLOMA “GRAN PREMIO INTERNAZIONALE DEI VINI MUNDUS VINI 2005”

 
20023 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2005”
20022 BOTTLES “ESPRESSO 2005”
200277/100 “LUCA MARONI 2005”
200285/100 “VERONELLI 2005”
2002DIPLOMA “GRAN PREMIO INTERNAZIONALE DEI VINI MONDUS VINI 2004”
2002GOLD MEDAL “VERONA WINE TOP 2004”
2002BRONZE MEDAL “DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2004”
2022BRONZE MEDAL ”INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2004”
200186/100 “VERONELLI 2004”
20012 BOTTLES “ESPRESSO 2004”
20013 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2004”
2001SILVER MEDAL “CONCORSO INTERNAZIONALE DEI VINI ZURIGO 2003”
2001GOLD MEDAL “74° FESTA DEL VINO BARDOLINO 2003”
2001SILVER MEDAL “GREAT INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARD MONDUS VINI 2003”
 
 

The name “LE OLLE” comes from the archaeological findings discovered during the renovation of our vineyard “La Prà” in Cavaion Veronese in 2000. At that time and in that place, a vineyard had already been planned specifically for the production of a new red wine, to be offered under the new DOCG “BARDOLINO SUPERIORE CLASSICO” designation.

While preparing the soil for planting the new vineyard, we found the remains of a small house and a water well, dating from between the Roman period and the High Middle Ages. While digging inside the well, we found some perfectly preserved ancient ceramic wine amphorae called “olle”, which can be dated between the fifth and sixth centuries D.C.

The hiding of objects inside a well was a typical phenomenon of the Roman and early medieval times, which was called “pottery in the well”. When the wine was created, it was naturally given the name “LE OLLE” and is the best confirmation of the wine tradition of our country, which is the basis for the production of this special red wine.