{"product_id":"ca-dei-frati-vino-rosso-ditalia-ronchedone-2022","title":"Cà dei Frati, Vino Rosso d'Italia Ronchedone 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eCà dei Frati Ronchedone 2022 is a rich, fruit-driven red from the shores of Lake Garda, offering the depth and structure of a serious Italian wine with an immediately generous style. Produced by one of Lugana’s most respected estates, it stands out for its intense berry character, lively acidity and extended maturation in oak and bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby-red in appearance, the wine opens with an expressive bouquet of red berries, blackcurrant, kirsch and ripe fruit preserves, complemented by aromatic spices. On the palate, it is powerful, pure and richly flavoured, with concentrated fruit balanced by refreshing acidity—a characteristic that reflects the mineral profile of the local soils. Subtle oak-derived spice and a rounded texture add further depth. Ronchedone is enjoyable now, but its structure and maturation suggest good potential for further development over the next several years when stored in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mild climate around Lake Garda plays an important role in the quality of the grapes. The lake moderates temperatures, while the Pelèr wind contributes to useful day-to-night variation, helping the fruit retain freshness and develop aromatic complexity. The wine is fermented in stainless-steel tanks with extended skin contact, followed by malolactic fermentation in barriques. It then matures for 14 months in barriques and a further 10 months in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA natural match for gently cooked red meat, game and robust pasta dishes, Ronchedone also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses and rich meat-based soups. Serve at approximately 16–18°C. Decanting for 30–60 minutes is recommended, particularly when opening a young bottle, to allow the fruit and spice character to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCà dei Frati traces its history in Lugana back to at least 1782, when the estate was documented as a house with a wine cellar known as the “place of the brothers.” In 1939, Felice Dal Cero moved to Lugana di Sirmione, convinced of the area’s potential, and his son Pietro later played a key role in establishing the region’s DOC in 1969 after decades of work in the vineyards and cellar. Today, the estate is widely regarded as one of the leading names around Lake Garda, combining strong regional identity with carefully crafted, age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ca dei Frati","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54462747705681,"sku":"VDZ-10570073669968-53331285803344","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/frati03022_1.png?v=1785498452","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/ca-dei-frati-vino-rosso-ditalia-ronchedone-2022","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}