Cà dei Frati, Vino Spumante 'Lugano' Cuvée dei Frati Non Dosato nvt NV

Cà dei Frati’s Cuvée dei Frati Non Dosato is a refined Italian sparkling wine from the historic Lugana area on the shores of Lake Garda. Made in a dry, dosage-free style, it highlights the freshness and mineral character of the region’s native white-wine tradition. The estate’s roots date back to at least 1782, while the Dal Cero family has played a central role in Lugana’s modern history since 1939.

Tasting Notes
Bright and lively in the glass, with a fine stream of bubbles and a pale straw-yellow colour. The nose is fresh and precise, combining citrus fruit, white flowers and subtle mineral notes with hints of freshly baked bread from its sparkling-wine production. On the palate, it is crisp, dry and energetic, with lemon, green apple and a lightly saline finish. The non-dosato style leaves the wine particularly pure and refreshing, with no sweetness to soften its natural acidity. It is enjoyable now for its freshness, though careful cellaring for a few years may allow greater complexity and a more developed brioche character.

Production
The wine comes from the Lugana area, where the moderating influence of Lake Garda creates a mild microclimate despite the region’s generally flat terrain. Temperature variation is supported by local winds such as the Pelèr, helping the grapes retain aromatic definition and acidity. Cuvée dei Frati is produced as a sparkling wine from the estate’s Lugana tradition, with the non-dosato style emphasizing the fruit, minerality and freshness of the base wine rather than adding sweetness at bottling.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled at approximately 6–8°C. Its dry, vibrant profile makes it an excellent aperitif and a natural partner for oysters, prawns, sushi, grilled fish, seafood salads and delicate fried dishes. It also works well with fresh goat’s cheese and light antipasti. Decanting is not recommended; pour gently into sparkling-wine glasses to preserve the fine effervescence.

Producer
Cà dei Frati traces its history to a property documented in Lugana as early as 1782, then known as the “house with a wine cellar” near the place of the friars. Felice Dal Cero moved to Lugana di Sirmione in 1939, convinced of the area’s potential, and his son Pietro continued the family’s work in the vineyards and cellar. In 1969, after decades of dedication, Pietro bottled the family’s first Lugana and contributed to the establishment of the Lugana DOC. Today, Cà dei Frati is one of the region’s best-known producers, closely associated with the quality and identity of Lugana wines.

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