Cà dei Frati, Vino Spumante 'Lugano' Cuvée dei Frati Sboccatura 2022 2022

Cà dei Frati’s Vino Spumante “Lugana” Cuvée dei Frati is a refined sparkling wine from the shores of Lake Garda, combining the freshness of Lugana with the depth gained through extended lees ageing. Disgorged in 2022, it stands out for its rich mousse, polished texture and beautifully developed toast and nut notes. Its history is closely tied to the Dal Cero family, whose work helped establish Lugana as a DOC appellation in 1969.

Tasting Notes
The wine pours a brilliant golden yellow, crowned by a generous, persistent stream of fine bubbles. Its bouquet is elegant and layered, showing toasted bread, roasted nuts and a subtle hint of tobacco alongside the wine’s fresh, mineral character. On the palate, it is exceptionally balanced, with refined acidity providing energy and structure. The mousse is creamy and well integrated, leading to a remarkably smooth, polished finish. It is drinking beautifully now, while its extended lees ageing and balanced structure should allow it to develop further complexity over the short term when carefully cellared.

Production
The wine benefits from the mild, temperate climate around Lake Garda. The lake acts as a natural temperature regulator, while cool breezes from the northern part of the lake help create the diurnal variation needed to preserve freshness and express the character of the grapes. The fruit is gently direct-pressed, with fermentation carried out partly in stainless-steel tanks and partly in barriques. The wine then spends a minimum of 24 months ageing on its lees, followed by a further four months of bottle maturation after disgorgement.

Food & Serving
A versatile choice as an aperitif, this sparkling Lugana also pairs well with freshwater fish, delicate salads, poultry and antipasti featuring salami and mature cheeses. Serve well chilled at approximately 8–10°C. Decanting is not necessary; pour gently into tulip-shaped sparkling-wine glasses to preserve the mousse while allowing the wine’s developed aromas to unfold.

Producer
Cà dei Frati’s roots reach back to at least 1782, when historical documents referred to the property as a house with a wine cellar in Lugana, known as the “house of the brothers.” In 1939, Felice Dal Cero moved to Lugana di Sirmione, convinced of the area’s potential. After decades of work in the vineyards and cellar, his son Pietro bottled the family’s first Lugana Casa dei Frati in 1969—the same year the Lugana DOC was established. Today, Cà dei Frati is one of the most recognised names associated with the wines of Lugana and Lake Garda.

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