Bardolino takes its name from the town Bardolino on the shores of Lake Garda and was awarded Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) status in 1968. The Superiore is a stronger aged wine, and was promoted to Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG) status in 2001.
Bardolino originates from the town Bardolino on Lake Garda's shores, receiving Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) certification in 1968. The Superiore variant is a more aged wine, elevated to Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG) status in 2001.