The history of Bardolino on lake Garda also dates back to the days of lake dwellings built upon pile-supported structures, like the one that archeologists began to study in Cisano di Bardolino starting in 1938. Like many other towns on the lake, after Roman rule, of which there is evidence from archeological finds and the urban layout, the town was fortified to ward off the invasion of the Hungarians. The Scaligero family reconstructed the castle and walls on the remains of the old fortress.
Bardolino was once a city-state, but in 1193 it was sold to Verona. It later passed into the hands of Venice; during that time, grape growing and wine making developed rapidly in the area. The advent of Napoleon (1797) and the decisions of the Congress of Vienna (1815) shaped the historical events of the town, especially due to the lengthy Hapsburg domination which continued up until the end of the Third War of Independence (1866).

The Bardolino wine is delightful, fresh and young.
Ruby red or claret in color, it is an excellent table wine that goes well with all main courses or, if aged, with meat and game.
It is produced in the Bardolino region at lake Garda using many grape varieties:

• Corvina (and sub-variety): 35-65%
• Rondinella: 10-40%
• Molinara: 10-20%
• Negara: up to 10%
• Grapes from other vines (Rossignola or Rossetta, Sangiovese, Barbera and Garganega) can make up 15% of the total used for the production of Bardolino.

The Bardolino Wine Consortium has prepared a marvelous marked route through the towns and localities where the wine is produced: Bardolino, Marciaga. Castion, S. Colombano, Affi, Cavaion, Cisano, Cordengo, Lazise, Bussolengo, Pastrengo, Sandria, Palazzolo, Ronchi, Castelnuovo and Sona. It is a journey not only amidst lush vineyards and old farms where wine is still made using traditional methods, but also a voyage through history and art, amidst centuries-old villas, Romanesque churches and castles.

This was a large stone slab at the old port in Bardolino on lake garda. The name is a combination of the words "pre" and "onda", which means the stone on the wave, because it sits on the shore. It was used for both economic and social reasons. Fishermen used it to display the catch, while villagers used it as a place to meet at night for a chat. It was considered lucky, especially for meeting new loves. A cultural association is named after it today.