Bardolino Classico DOC “Soracuna” (2023) - Villa Calicantus

2017 was the first year of production for this wine, coinciding with the birth of the producers' daughter, Anna, from which the name "Soracuna" comes

The appellation: Bardolino Classico DOC

The Bardolino Classico DOC is a historic appellation of the Veneto, recognised for the production of fresh, fruity and elegant red and rosé wines. Set on the morainic hills of the eastern shore of Lake Garda, this appellation stands out for a unique terroir, marked by a temperate microclimate and mineral-rich soils that give the wines particular finesse and drinkability.

What to eat with Bardolino Classico DOC “Soracuna”

Who makes it: Villa Calicantus

Villa Calicantus is a small wine estate at Bardolino, on Lake Garda. Founded by Daniele Delaini, the winery is a benchmark for biodynamic viticulture in the area, with an approach that favours the production of natural, long-lived wines. Villa Calicantus’s mission is to bring Bardolino back to its true essence: an elegant, complex wine able to evolve over time, far from the industrial readings that have limited its potential. Every bottle is a pure expression of the land, without chemical intervention or artificial manipulation.

The vine of Bardolino Classico DOC “Soracuna”

Merlot

Merlot is one of the most widespread and appreciated black grape varieties in the world. Native to France, and in particular to the Bordeaux region, it is known for its softness, its fruity profile and its ability to adapt to different styles of wine, from single-varietal bottlings to quality blends. Its versatility makes it ideal for producing fresh, ready-to-drink wines but also structured, long-lived labels.

Corvina

Corvina is a black grape variety native to the Veneto, considered the main variety in the production of some of the region’s most celebrated wines, including Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG and Valpolicella DOC. It is characterised by vibrant acidity, elegant tannins and an aromatic profile rich in red fruit, spices and floral nuances.

Rondinella

Rondinella is a black grape variety native to Veneto, historically used in the blends of Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone della Valpolicella. Rarely vinified as a single variety, it is a complementary variety to Corvina, to which it brings colour, resistance and freshness.

Molinara

Molinara is a black grape variety native to Veneto, historically used in the blends of Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone della Valpolicella. Its name comes from the whitish bloom that covers the berries, making the bunches look "dusted with flour" (hence "Molinara", which recalls the word "mulino", or mill).

Bardolino Classico DOC “Soracuna”: the area

Climate: Temperate

Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)

Soil: Alluvial / Morainic

Geographical setting: Lake

Profile of Bardolino Classico DOC “Soracuna”

Primary aromas: Hints of berries

Secondary aromas: Floral notes

Tertiary aromas: Earthy hints

Tasting notes: On the palate it is juicy, easy-flowing and pleasantly balanced