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Monte del Fra Bardolino DOC, Custoza, Verona Italy
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -283648
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WineScores' 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 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2023-11-14 17:42:16.0

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Monte del Fra Bardolino DOC, Custoza, Verona Italy
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -283648

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90 Points

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -424060

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90 Points

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89 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -761205

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -606715

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -761205

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90 Points

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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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89 Points

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Moon Curser 'Heist' Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20214

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -464628

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94 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -99424

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Painted Rock 'Red Icon', Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
94 Points

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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

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93 Points

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91 Points

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Sea Change Rose, Pays d'Oc France
87 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -132343

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90 Points

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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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Wild Goose Winery Riesling, Okanagan BC
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Familia Schroeder 'Alpataco' Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina
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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -329441

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Quails' Gate Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -377770

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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Seven Stars Rigel', Okanagan Valley
90 Points

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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -329441

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -312801

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -49170

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -521835

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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -48614

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -622050

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -711218

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -329458

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89 Points

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Da Silva Vineyards and Winery Vinho Branco, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Wild Goose Vineyards Pinot Noir, Okanagan BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -414730

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -318890

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Covert Farms Family Estate 'Grand Reserve' Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, BC
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