
Rosa dei Frati DOC 1.5L Magnum

Rosa dei Frati DOC 1.5L Magnum
A rosé wine that shows why Lake Garda is one of the most harmonious rosé regions in Italy — in the practical 1.5-liter magnum bottle for tables with several guests.
Cà dei Frati is located directly on the shores of Lake Garda, between Sirmione and Desenzano. The lake climate extends the growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. The Groppello grape variety forms the backbone of Rosa dei Frati, complemented by small amounts of Marzemino, Sangiovese, and Barbera. After brief skin contact, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks; the wine remains on its lees until February, followed by two months of bottle aging.
A clear salmon pink shines in the glass. The nose offers hawthorn, wild raspberry, and a hint of citrus peel. On the palate, it's juicy, with fine minerality and integrated acidity that keeps the wine lively without being harsh. The finish is short and crisp—not a wine for pondering, but for drinking.
Serving temperature: 10–12 °C. Pairs well with grilled sea bass, prawns with lemon butter, light pasta dishes, or antipasti. The magnum bottle keeps the drink cold longer—ideal for extended summer evenings outdoors.
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.




































