Cà dei Frati - The Lugana Friars 2023

House of the Friars

The Lugana Friars

2023

75cl

13%

100% Turbian

Lugana DOC

Grape varieties used : Turbiana 100%
Soil composition : calcareous – clayey
Training system : Simple and double Guyot
Type of vinification : steel
Malolactic fermentation : not carried out
Refinement and evolution : in steel on fine yeasts for 12 months, followed by 5 years in bottle
Alcohol content : 13%
Total acidity : 6.40 g/L
Volatile acidity : 0.30 g/L
pH : 3.20
Dry extract : 21 g/L

Cà dei Frati's Lugana "I Frati" 2023 is a standout white wine produced in the Lugana region, located on the southern shore of Lake Garda. Made from 100% Turbiana grapes, also known as Trebbiano di Lugana, this wine represents the essence of the territory and the local winemaking tradition.

At sight, it presents a bright straw yellow color. On the nose, it offers a complex and fresh bouquet, with notes of white flowers, peach, citrus and candied fruit. On the palate, "I Frati" 2023 stands out for its depth and balance, with a pleasant richness and a lively and saline finish.

The vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by a 6-month refinement on fine yeasts, which helps develop the structure and complexity of the wine. Subsequently, the wine rests for a further 2 months in the bottle before being released for sale.

This Lugana is versatile in food pairings: it pairs perfectly with appetizers, fish dishes, white meats and fresh cheeses. Its freshness and minerality also make it ideal as an aperitif.

The Cà dei Frati winery, with a history dating back to 1782, is recognized for its dedication to quality and for the enhancement of native varieties. "I Frati" is their most representative wine, a symbol of the winemaking excellence of the Lugana area.