Cà dei Frati
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Cà dei Frati
Cà dei Frati is a renowned wine producer located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The winery is situated on the banks of Lake Garda, near the town of Sirmione, and has been owned and operated by the Dal Cero family for generations.
The winery's history dates back to the early 1900s, when Felice Dal Cero purchased a plot of land in Lugana di Sirmione. Over the years, the family expanded their holdings and began producing their own wines, with the first vintage being released in 1969.
Today, Cà dei Frati is known for producing high-quality wines that are a true reflection of the unique terroir of Lake Garda. The winery's focus is on the production of white wines, specifically from the Lugana DOC appellation, which is known for its distinctive mineral-rich soils and cool breezes from the lake that create the perfect growing conditions for the grapes.
The winery's flagship wine is their Lugana "I Frati", a blend of 100% Turbiana grapes (also known as Trebbiano di Lugana). This wine has gained international acclaim for its elegant and complex character, with notes of white peach, citrus, and a touch of minerality. It is a perfect representation of the region's unique terroir and the winery's commitment to quality.
In addition to their Lugana wines, Cà dei Frati also produces a range of red wines made from international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, as well as local grapes like Groppello and Marzemino. These wines showcase the winery's versatility and their ability to produce high-quality wines from a variety of grapes.
Cà dei Frati is also known for their stunning winery and tasting room, which offers visitors the opportunity to sample their wines while enjoying beautiful views of the lake and surrounding vineyards. The winery is also
Cà dei Frati
Cà dei Frati is a family-run winery based on the southern shore of Lake Garda in Lombardy, operating within the Lugana DOC appellation. The estate has become one of the most closely associated names with this appellation, focusing its production on white wines drawn from the local Turbiana grape, known in this area as Trebbiano di Lugana.
Lugana DOC occupies a narrow strip of land straddling the border between Lombardy and Veneto, centred on glacially deposited clay-rich soils around the southern basin of Lake Garda. These heavy, mineral-laden soils give Turbiana wines a distinctive texture and structure unusual for Italian whites, often combining floral and stone-fruit aromatics with a firm, almost waxy body and good aging potential. The proximity of the lake moderates temperatures, extending the growing season and preserving acidity.
The flagship wine, I Frati, is the estate's benchmark Lugana DOC bottling and serves as a reliable reference point for the appellation's character, dry, textured, and expressive of its terroir without recourse to heavy winemaking intervention.