Bardolino is the quintessential summer red. It takes a chill nicely, is light-bodied, lower in alcohol, and has gentle tannins without being a wallflower. This example, the 2024 Zeni Bardolino 'Mr Lake ($15,) takes that unfussy, carefree accessibility one step further with its wallet-friendly price tag. Enjoy with anything from pizza to lighter pastas or chicken Parmesan. Alternatively, pair it with neighborhood gossip on the front porch. Summer ain't over yet!
