Cà dei Frati, Lugana Brolettino 2024 White

Cà dei Frati’s Lugana Brolettino 2024 is a refined expression of the Lugana appellation, combining the natural freshness of the area with depth from barrel ageing. Produced by one of the region’s most respected estates, it is a structured, gastronomic white with impressive complexity and the ability to develop further in bottle. The winery’s roots in Lugana date back to at least 1782, while the Dal Cero family played an important role in the creation of the Lugana DOC in 1969.

Tasting Notes
Bright and inviting in appearance, the wine offers a generous nose of ripe peach, yellow apple and delicate wild rose petals, complemented by subtle balsamic nuances. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well structured, with a rounded texture balanced by refreshing acidity and an elegant, persistent finish. The combination of ripe fruit, freshness and carefully integrated oak gives the wine considerable complexity without sacrificing its sense of precision. It is enjoyable in its youth, but should gain additional honeyed, mineral and savoury nuances over the next several years when stored in a cool, dark cellar.

Production
Lugana’s mild climate is strongly influenced by Lake Garda, whose large volume moderates temperatures and helps preserve freshness in the grapes. The area also benefits from cooling winds, including the Pelèr, which contribute to a wide diurnal temperature range and encourage expressive, balanced fruit. Made primarily from the local Turbiana grape, the wine is fermented in stainless-steel tanks and wooden casks, with malolactic fermentation taking place in wood. It then matures for 10 months in barriques, followed by a further three months in bottle before release.

Food & Serving
A versatile and richly textured white, Lugana Brolettino pairs especially well with hearty winter vegetable soups, bean dishes, pasta with white sauces, poultry and other white meats. Its structure also complements mature or semi-mature cheeses, rich fish dishes and seafood. Serve lightly chilled at approximately 10–12°C; decanting is not essential, although a brief airing in a carafe can help reveal its aromatic complexity when served young.

Producer
Cà dei Frati is one of the defining names of Lugana, with historical records referring to the estate as early as 1782. In 1939, Felice Dal Cero moved to a house in Lugana di Sirmione, recognising the area’s potential, and his son Pietro later established the family’s first bottled Lugana after decades of work in the vineyards and cellar. The estate’s contribution to the region helped support the creation of the Lugana DOC in 1969, and Cà dei Frati remains widely regarded for producing distinctive, age-worthy wines from the shores of Lake Garda.

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