Cà dei Frati, Vino Spumante 'Lugano' Cuvée dei Frati Non Dosato Sboccatura nvt 2023

Cà dei Frati’s Cuvée dei Frati Non Dosato is an elegant, traditional-method sparkling wine from Lugana, crafted from the region’s signature Turbiana grape. With no added dosage and a 2023 disgorgement, it offers a pure, precise expression of the grape, combining the freshness of Lake Garda with the depth gained through bottle ageing. Its roots lie in the long history of Cà dei Frati, a property documented as early as 1782.

Tasting Notes
Bright and refined in appearance, the wine shows a pale straw colour with a persistent stream of fine bubbles. The nose is fresh and mineral, revealing citrus, white flowers, crisp apple and subtle notes of freshly baked bread from its time on the lees. On the palate, it is dry, taut and refreshing, with lively acidity, a delicate mousse and a clean, saline finish. The non-dosé style allows the natural character of the wine to take centre stage, while bottle ageing adds texture and complexity. It is best enjoyed while its freshness and precision are at their peak, though its structure gives it the capacity to develop further over the short to medium term.

Production
The grapes are sourced from the Lugana area around Lake Garda, where the lake’s moderating influence creates a mild microclimate and helps preserve freshness. Temperature variation, including the influence of the Pelér wind from the northern end of the lake, encourages balanced ripening and expressive aromas. Cuvée dei Frati is made using the traditional method, with a second fermentation in bottle and extended ageing on the lees before disgorgement. It is released non dosato, meaning no sugar is added after disgorgement, and the stated 2023 date refers to the disgorgement.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled at approximately 6–8°C in a quality sparkling-wine glass to retain both freshness and aroma. It is a natural partner for oysters, seafood, sushi, shellfish, fried lake fish and delicate antipasti, while its dry, mineral profile also works beautifully with fresh goat’s cheese and lightly seasoned poultry. Decanting is not recommended; simply open shortly before serving and allow the wine a few minutes to unfold in the glass.

Producer
Cà dei Frati traces its history in Lugana back to at least 1782, when the property was known as the “house with a wine cellar in Lugana,” associated with the place of the friars. In 1939, Felice Dal Cero moved to the area and recognised its potential, while his son Pietro helped establish the Lugana DOC in 1969 after decades of work in the vineyards and cellar. Today, Cà dei Frati is one of the best-known names in Lugana, celebrated for its precise, age-worthy wines and for showcasing the distinctive character of Turbiana and the Lake Garda terroir.

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