Cà dei Frati I Frati Lugana DOC

Name: Cà dei Frati I Frati Lugana DOC
Brand: Cà dei Frati
Price: 14.95 EUR
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Turbiana from Lake Garda: Apricot, almond, lively acidity. Until 2028.

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Cà dei Frati I Frati Lugana DOC

The I Frati from Cà dei Frati has been considered a benchmark wine of the Lugana DOC for decades — it is no coincidence that it forms the basis of the entire operation on the southern shore of Lake Garda.

The Dal Cero family cultivates their vineyards on calcareous-clay soils, which are typical for the area south of Sirmione. The autochthonous grape variety Turbiana – genetically related to the Trebbiano di Soave, but significantly more characterful – benefits here from the thermal balancing effect of Lake Garda and the mineral-rich subsoils.

In the glass, the I Frati shows white blossoms and ripe apricot, underscored by a fine balsamic tone and almonds. On the palate, a lively but never sharp acidity carries the wine; the texture is full-bodied without heaviness. With some bottle aging, spice notes and candied fruits come to the fore — a clear indication of the development potential of this site.

Temperature: 10–12 °C
Food: Lake Constance whitefish, risotto with zander, mild goat cheese, or pasta with seafood

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Grape Variety Turbiana di Lugana

Origin Lugana, Italy

Taste Dry

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Alcohol 13 % Vol.

Serving temp. 10–12 °C

Volume 0,75 l

Country of Origin Italy

Region Lugana

Grape Variety Turbiana di Lugana

Wine Color White Wine

Vintage 2025

Alcohol Content 13 % Vol.

Residual Sugar? 0,9 g/l

Favorite wine: Lugana

A taste of Lake Garda for your home. Here, elegant minerality meets summery freshness. On the palate, it is lively and fresh, carried by…

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dei Frati

flawless processing. Good quality. Gladly again and again.

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Very good

Delicious

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You can't go wrong with that

The ca dei frati Lugana just always tastes good. This year with particularly strong peaches on the nose. Everyone loves it

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Everything super

great quality

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Everything super

great quality

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Nice Lugana

Fruity, aromatic, fresh.

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Wonderful!

Wonderfully fresh!

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Very good Lugana.

slightly acidic and pleasant in the finish.

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A lot of fruit in the glass.

One of the best

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intensely fruity

very nice Lugana

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The classic from Lake Garda

Have tasted some Lugana. The Ca dei frati is still one of my favorites alongside Cobue Lugana Gold.

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Always works.

Pleasantly round, mineral, fruity and soft.

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very delicious!

Super round, fruity, mineral, simply delicious

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Frank

Great wine!

Got to know and love it in the restaurant.

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Very good and low-acid wine

Quite delicious and digestible. I could drink the wine all day :-)

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Frequently asked questions

How does the I Frati taste – is it more fresh-light or full-bodied?

Full-bodied, but without heaviness. You get white flowers, ripe apricot, and a fine almond tone, carried by lively, never aggressive acidity. Aged in steel tanks, it remains clear and precise – no wood, no melt.

Is the Lugana dry?

Yes, completely dry. The Turbiana grape naturally brings good acidity, which gives the wine freshness – not residual sugar.

What does the I Frati pair with at the table?

Classically with Lake Constance whitefish or risotto with zander. Just as well with pasta with seafood, mild goat cheese, or asparagus. It also makes a good figure as an aperitif with antipasti.

At what temperature should I serve it?

10–12 °C – i.e., cooler than a typical white wine from the south, but not ice-cold. Served too cold, it loses the apricot and almond notes that define its character.

Is it worth storing the 2025 vintage a little longer?

Yes, the drinking window extends to 2028. With some bottle aging, spice notes and candied fruit come to the fore – anyone who knows Lugana knows that Turbiana on calcareous-clay soils has real development potential.

How do I store an opened bottle?

Sealed in the fridge, drink within two to three days. After that, it loses the fine floral and balsamic note that distinguishes it.

Cà dei Frati

Where Lake Garda flattens out to the south, in Lugana di Sirmione lies the winery that has given the town its name: Cà dei Frati – the “House of the Monks”.

The name says it all: The estate was first documented in 1782 , when it served as vineyard land for Carmelite monks . In 1939, the Dal Cero family put down roots here – laying the foundation for one of the most influential winemaking stories in Northern Italy.

It was Pietro Dal Cero who spearheaded the recognition of the Lugana DOC , which was awarded in 1967. His wine "I Frati" became the benchmark – and one of the most famous white wines in Northern Italy.

Today, his three children run the business in the third generation : Gian Franco looks after the vineyards, Igino manages the cellar, Anna Maria is responsible for sales – three perspectives, one common goal.

Its foundation is the Turbiana grape variety, grown on the calcareous moraine soils on the southern shore of Lake Garda. From this grape emerges the unmistakable Lugana style: mineral, clear, and long-lasting – driven by the conviction that tradition and state-of-the-art cellar technology are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary.

What does that mean for your glass? Wines with provenance, precision, and the quiet self-confidence of a family estate that knows exactly where it comes from.

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