“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.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

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

AWARDS AND APPRECIATIONS

VINTAGE	AWARD
2022	91/100 “FALSTAFF GARDASEE TROPHY 2024”
2022	2 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2025”
2022	93/100 “LUCA MARONI 2025”
2022	GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2024”
2022	1 HEART “MERUM 2024”
2021	4 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2024”
2021	94/100 “LUCA MARONI 2024”
2021	2 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2024”
2021	GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2023”
2020	4 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2023”
2020	94/100 “LUCA MARONI 2023”
2020	GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2022”
2019	4 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2022”
2019	1 GLASS “GAMBERO ROSSO 2022”
2019	93/100 “LUCA MARONI 2022”
2018	4 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2021”
2018	1 GLASS “GAMBERO ROSSO 2021”
2018	GOLD MEDAL AT“CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2020”
2017	GOLD MEDAL AT“CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2019”
2016	4 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2020”
2015	3 ROSETTE “VINETIA 2019”
2015	4 GRAPES “BIBENDA 2018”
2015	90/100 “LUCA MARONI 2018”
2015	87/100 “PROSIT-ONAV 2018”
2015	GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2017”
2014	3 GRAPES “BIBENDA AIS 2017”
2014	87/100 “LUCA MARONI 2017”
2014	GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2016”
2014	DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2016”
2013	88/100 “LUCA MARONI 2016”
2013	3 GRAPES “BIBENDA AIS 2016”
2013	GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2015”
2013	DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2015”
2012	GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2014”
2012	89/100 “LUCA MARONI 2015”
2012	2 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2015”
2012	3 GRAPES “BIBENDA AIS 2014”
2011	89/100 “LUCA MARONI 2014”
2011	2 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2014”
2011	2 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2014”
2011	3 GRAPES “BIBENDA AIS 2014”
2011	DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2013”
2011	3 BOTTLES “ESPRESSO 2013”
2010	88/100 “LUCA MARONI 2013”
2010	3 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2013”
2010	2 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2013”
2010	GOLD MEDAL AT “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO BARDOLINO 2012”
2010	DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2012”
2010	85/100 “VERONELLI 2012”
2009	2 BOTTLES “ESPRESSO 2012”
2009	86/100 “LUCA MARONI 2012”
2009	3 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2012”
2009	2 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2012”
2009	DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2011”
2009	87/100 “LUCA MARONI 2011”
2009	2 HEARTS “MERUM 2011”
2008	3 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2011”
2008	87/100 “VERONELLI 2011”
2008	2 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2011”
2008	GOLD MEDAL “FESTA DELL’UVA 2010”
2008	GOLD MEDAL “ALL’INTERNATIONAL WINE TASTING 2010”
2008	DIPLOMA “VERONA WINE TOP 2010”
2008	DIPLOMA “CONCORSO ENOLOGICO INTERNAZIONALE VINITALY 2010”
2007	3 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2010”
2007	87/100 “VERONELLI 2010”
2007	2 GLASSES “GAMBERO ROSSO 2010”
2007	MEDAGLIA D’ORO ALLA “FESTA DELL’UVA 2009”
2005	MEDAGLIA D’ORO ALLA “FESTA DELL’UVA 2007”
2005	DIPLOMA “MUNDUS VINI 2007”
2004	3 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2007”
2004	MEDAGLIA D’ORO ALLA “FESTA DELL’UVA 2006”
2004	SILVER MEDAL “GREAT INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARD MUNDUS VINI 2006”
2003	BRONZE MEDAL ”INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION 2005″
2003	MEDAGLIA D’ORO ALLA “76° FESTA DEL VINO BARDOLINO 2005″
2003	DIPLOMA “GRAN PREMIO INTERNAZIONALE DEI VINI MUNDUS VINI 2005”
2002	3 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2005”
2002	2 BOTTLES “ESPRESSO 2005”
2002	77/100 “LUCA MARONI 2005”
2002	85/100 “VERONELLI 2005”
2002	DIPLOMA “GRAN PREMIO INTERNAZIONALE DEI VINI MONDUS VINI 2004”
2002	GOLD MEDAL “VERONA WINE TOP 2004”
2002	BRONZE MEDAL “DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2004”
2022	BRONZE MEDAL ”INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2004”
2001	86/100 “VERONELLI 2004”
2001	2 BOTTLES “ESPRESSO 2004”
2001	3 GRAPES “DUEMILAVINI AIS 2004”
2001	SILVER MEDAL “CONCORSO INTERNAZIONALE DEI VINI ZURIGO 2003”
2001	GOLD MEDAL “74° FESTA DEL VINO BARDOLINO 2003”
2001	SILVER MEDAL “GREAT INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARD MONDUS VINI 2003”

THE HISTORY OF THE NAME OF THIS WINE

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.