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 wine originates from Bardolino, Lake Garda, receiving DOC certification in 1968. The Superiore variant is an aged wine elevated to DOCG status in 2001 through a more prolonged maturation period.