La Rifra, Fugace Chiaretto, 2024, Riviera Del Garda Classico (DOC)

'One-Liner'
A bright, polished Lake Garda rosato with red-berry fruit, floral lift and a crisp, easy finish.

Tasting Note
Pale cherry-pink in the glass. The nose feels fresh and lifted, with soft strawberry and redcurrant fruit, a light floral edge and a clean, delicate feel overall. On the palate it is dry, bright and refreshing, with juicy red-berry notes, lively acidity and a tidy finish that keeps it very easy to drink. Nicely poised, and very much built for sunshine and food.

Country: Italy
Region: Lombardy
Sub-Region: Riviera del Garda Classico DOC
Grape(s): 100% Marzemino
ABV: 12.5%
Friendly: Organic, Sustainable

Awards & Critics' Scores
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The Story
La Rifra is a family-run estate based near Desenzano del Garda, active in the area since the 1970s and focused on expressing the local territory through its wines. Fugace sits in the Riviera del Garda Classico DOC and takes a slightly more characterful route than a very pale, anonymous rosé, using Marzemino to bring a bit more fruit and personality while still keeping the wine fresh and light on its feet. It feels very much like a Lake Garda rosato – bright, easy and made for relaxed drinking.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Meat/fish: Pan-fried trout with dill, parsley and lemon potatoes

- Vegetarian: Courgette and goat’s cheese tart with a lemon-dressed salad

- Vegan: Watermelon, tomato and olive salad with mint and toasted almonds