
ROSA DEI FRATI 6.0L Methuselah

ROSA DEI FRATI 6.0L Methuselah
A rosé that doesn't fade into the background – if only because of the 6-liter bottle. But the Rosa dei Frati from Cà dei Frati is also a wine that deserves attention for its quality.
Cà dei Frati is located on the southern shore of Lake Garda in the Riviera del Garda Classico DOC – one of the oldest and most renowned wine regions in Lombardy. The Dal Cero family has cultivated the vineyard for generations and has made Rosa dei Frati one of the most famous Lake Garda rosés in Italy. The main grape variety is Groppello , complemented by Sangiovese, Marzemino, and Barbera – all indigenous varieties of the region.
In the glass, the wine shines a clear salmon pink. The nose reveals ripe strawberry, a touch of pomegranate, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is fresh and lively, with a pleasant acidity and a clean, fruit-forward finish without any residual sweetness.
Best served between 8 and 10 °C . Pairs well with grilled fish from Lake Garda, vitello tonnato, light pasta dishes, or as an aperitif for a larger group. The Methuselah bottle makes it an ideal choice for weddings, summer parties, or as a unique party favor.
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.




































