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Monte del Fra Bardolino DOC, Custoza, Verona Italy
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -283648
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WineDiva's Review

Juicy, fragrant, charming.
Made from the trinity of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, this brilliant ruby Bardolino was constructed in stainless on the Bonomo family estate just east of Lake Garda in the Veneto, in the municipality of Sommacampagna. While Monte del Fra's Lena di Mezzo Amarone (also available in BCLS) is a knock-out, this charming red (a blend of Corvina 65%, Rondinella 35% and Sangiovese) is bouncy and quaffable.
It's truly one of my favourite drinking reds with its fragrant dewy raspberry and cherry aromas woven with rose petals, star anise and vanilla atop hints of pipe tobacco and balsamic. Juicy and joyful it's a charming red that loves a slight chill before drinking. Energetic and great value.
Second Review: October 2023
Sweet and juicy raspberry and cherry aromas are woven with roses and star anise, cinnamon, tealeaf and cocoa. It's equally juicy in the mouth; expressive berry flavours are lashed with cooca, coffee and smoked spices. Always charming.

Pairs great with Gone Crackers Undressed.
 
 
Recommended Pairings
Cheese - Semi Hard / Medium , Seafood/Fish, Girl's Night, White Meat Chicken/Pork, Italian Food, Tomatoes and Tomato Sauces, GONE CRACKERS, Appetizers


©copyright 2025 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2023-11-14 17:42:16.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -283648

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -424060

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Region: Chile Maipo
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -761205

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -606715

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -761205

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -414771

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -606715

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -114314

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

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Moon Curser 'Heist' Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20214

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -464628

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -99424

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

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Painted Rock 'Red Icon', Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -25163

Ranking: 59.000499
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CedarCreek 'Platinum' Home Block Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
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Sea Change Rose, Pays d'Oc France
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -132343

Ranking: 30.001509
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Harper's Trail 'Thadd Springs Vineyard' Cabernet Franc, Thompson Valley, British Columbia
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Yalumba 'Y Series' Viognier, South Australia
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -624502

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -585489

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -004754

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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Estate Cuvee Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -329441

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -377770

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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Seven Stars Rigel', Okanagan Valley
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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -329441

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Wild Goose Winery Gewurztraminer, Okanagan BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -312801

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -49170

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Gray Monk Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -521835

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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -48614

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Yalumba 'Gen' Organic Viognier, South Australia
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -622050

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Liquidity Wines Estate Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -711218

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -329458

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Da Silva Vineyards and Winery Vinho Branco, Okanagan Valley, BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -480746

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