Ca dei Frati Ronchedone 2023

Ca' dei Frati Ronchedone 2023 is a bold, deeply expressive red from the shores of Lake Garda, offering a striking counterpoint to a region best known for elegant whites. Crafted in Lugana di Sirmione, it reflects both the ambition of the estate and the unique challenge of producing a powerful red in this traditionally white-wine territory.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Ronchedone shows intense colour and depth, hinting at its concentration and structure. The nose is layered and generous, with ripe dark fruit, spice, and savoury complexity, while the palate is full-bodied, rich, and well-defined, balancing freshness with firm tannins and a lingering finish. The blend of Sangiovese, Marzemino, and Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine both personality and backbone. Thanks to its structure and élevage, it has the potential to age gracefully, gaining further nuance and softness over time.

Production
The grapes come from morainic soils around Lugana di Sirmione, near Desenzano and the southern shores of Lake Garda, where cool summers, mild winters, and a rainier autumn create favourable conditions for ripening. Vines are trained using Guyot and spur-pruned cordon, and harvest takes place carefully at the end of September to preserve optimal fruit quality. Winemaking begins with extended skin maceration to extract colour, flavour, and structure, followed by malolactic fermentation and maturation in barriques for at least 15 months. The wine is then bottle-aged for a further 10 months before release, contributing to its refined texture and distinctive character.

Food & Serving
This is an ideal match for richly flavoured dishes such as grilled red meats, roast lamb, game, braised beef, and mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C; decanting for about an hour is recommended, especially if enjoying it young, to allow the wine to open fully.

Producer
Ca' dei Frati is one of Lombardy’s most respected producers, closely associated with the Lugana area and the historic "Luogo dei Fratti" estate, where the family recognised the region’s exceptional winemaking potential early on. The winery has built a strong reputation for quality and consistency, becoming a benchmark name not only for Lugana whites but also for distinctive reds like Ronchedone.

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