Ca dei Frati I Frati Lugana DOC 2025

Cà dei Frati - I Frati Lugana DOC 2025

The Icon of Lake Garda and the Elegance of Turbiana

I Frati is the wine that made the Cà dei Frati winery known throughout the world and is the true flagship of the Lugana appellation. Produced on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda, in the limestone and clay soils of Sirmione, this white wine combines extraordinary immediate pleasure with a surprising ability to evolve over time, revealing an increasingly complex and minerally personality over the years.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright straw yellow with bright greenish reflections.
• Nose: A broad and refined bouquet, characterized by notes of white flowers, peach, fresh apricot, aromatic herbs, and hints of almond, with a pleasant citrus finish.
• Palate: On the palate, it is fresh, enveloping, and balanced. The pronounced savory vein and lively acidity support the wine's structure, offering a deep, pleasant sip with a long, elegantly mineral finish.

Recommended Pairings

A white wine with extraordinary versatility at the table:

• Excellent as a classy aperitif
• Cold or warm fish appetizers, salmon tartare, and seafood carpaccio
• Delicate first courses such as fish risotto, tagliolini with vegetables, and sautéed rice
• Second courses based on lake fish (whitefish, trout) or baked or grilled seafood
• Fresh cheeses and delicate white meats

Technical Characteristics

• Appellation: Lugana DOC
• Producer: Cà dei Frati
• Year: 2025
• Vine variety: 100% Turbiana (Trebbiano di Soave/Lugana)
• Production area: Sirmione (BS), Lake Garda, Lombardy
• Aging: In steel on the fine lees for at least 6 months, followed by 2 months in the bottle
• Size: 0.75 l
• Alcohol content: 13.00% Vol.
• Serving temperature: 10 - 12 °C

Why choose it: It is simply one of the most beloved Italian white wines in the world world, capable of guaranteeing consistent quality and pleasantness that conquers every glass.