Cà dei Frati, I Frati Lugana 2025 White

Cà dei Frati’s I Frati Lugana is a benchmark white from the shores of Lake Garda, made from 100% Turbiana and shaped by one of Italy’s most distinctive lake-influenced microclimates. Fresh, precise, and elegantly textured, it reflects a long family history in Lugana dating back to the 18th century and brought to modern prominence by the Dal Cero family.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a bright straw-yellow color with lively youthful reflections. The nose is fresh and inviting, with notes of white flowers, citrus, green apple, and delicate stone fruit, alongside a subtle mineral thread that speaks to its calcareous clay soils. On the palate, it is crisp and well-balanced, combining juicy fruit with a clean, saline edge and a gently rounded mouthfeel from partial malolactic fermentation. The finish is refined and persistent, making it enjoyable young for its freshness, while also giving it enough structure to develop gracefully over the short to medium term.

Production
The grapes come from several vineyard sites across the Lugana area, including I Frati, Sirmione San Rocco, Pozzolengo Ronchedone, Desenzano del Garda La Tür, Rovizza Alta, Massoni, and Peschiera del Garda. The soils are calcareous clay, and the vineyard character is strongly influenced by the mild Lake Garda climate and the Pelér wind, which creates cooling temperature variation and helps preserve aromatic intensity. Vinification includes 80% malolactic fermentation, followed by 6 months of aging on the lees in stainless steel tanks and a further 2 months in bottle.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent match for refined starters, whether served cold or warm, and pairs beautifully with grilled or steamed fish. It is best served young at around 10°C to preserve its freshness and precision, and it does not require decanting.

Producer
Cà dei Frati is one of the most important names in Lugana, with roots traced back to 1782, when the estate was already known as “the house with a wine cellar in Lugana.” In 1939, Felice Dal Cero moved to the property and recognized the area’s potential, laying the foundation for the modern estate. His son Pietro played a key role in the region’s development, and after decades of work in the vineyards and cellar, helped bring about the Lugana DOC in 1969. Today, the producer is widely regarded as a reference point for the appellation.

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