Villa Calicantus, Chiar’Otto, Bardolino, Chiaretto Classico 2019

Villa Calicantus has been organic since 2011 and biodynamic since 2014, and Chiar’Otto was the DOC's first barrel-fermented and aged Chiaretto. It's fermented with indigenous yeasts in 225L oak before ageing for five months. A briochey nose with tangy red fruits and a touch of cream leads to a palate with fresh, pure raspberry and strawberry fruits. Complex spices and a touch of rich brioche accompany stewed apple and preserved lemon hints on the mid-palate, and it finishes very dry. A unique style.