Cà dei Frati 'I Frati' Lugana
- Turbiana
- Italy, 750ml
Cà dei Frati ‘I Frati’ Lugana is a luminous expression of northern Italy’s elegance — fresh, poised and deeply rooted in the gentle shores of Lake Garda. Crafted entirely from the native Turbiana grape, this is the wine that defined the estate’s global reputation: a balance of delicacy, minerality and timeless Italian grace.
Tasting Notes & Experience
Aromas of ripe peach, yellow apple and rose petals mingle with soft balsamic and floral tones. On the palate, bright citrus and orchard fruit are framed by supple acidity and a savoury mineral line, leading to a clean, lingering finish. Refined yet generous, it is both immediately captivating and beautifully age-worthy.
Key Details
- Winery: Cà dei Frati
- Varietal: 100% Turbiana
- Region: Veneto, Italy
- Vintage: 2024
- Alcohol: 13%
- Volume: 750 ml
- Other: Gluten-Free; Vegan-Friendly; Sustainable Winegrowing
Craftsmanship & Story
Founded in Lugana di Sirmione in 1939 by Felice Dal Cero, Cà dei Frati transformed the humble Turbiana grape into a world-class white. Four generations later, the Dal Cero family continues to combine meticulous vineyard care with precision winemaking, allowing each plot to express its unique character. ‘I Frati’ is aged on fine lees to capture freshness, depth and an unmistakable mineral signature drawn from Lake Garda’s glacial soils.
Special Features
Made from estate-grown Turbiana vines rooted in calcareous clay and morainic soils. Lees ageing enhances texture and longevity, revealing layers of white flower, peach and spice as it matures — a hallmark of Italy’s finest Lugana wines.
Recognition & Accolades
Praised by critics for its precision, balance and purity, ‘I Frati’ continues to define the Lugana DOC as one of Italy’s most celebrated whites.
- 92/100 Points – Falstaff (2024 vintage)
- 91/100 Points – James Suckling (2024 vintage)
- 91/100 Points – Wine Enthusiast (2023 vintage)
- 90/100 Points – Falstaff (2023 vintage)
- 91/100 Points – Falstaff (2022 vintage)
- 88/100 Points – Wine Enthusiast (2022 vintage)
- 88/100 Points – Wine Spectator (2022 vintage)
- 86/100 Points – Tastings.com (2022 vintage)
Such enduring acclaim highlights Cà dei Frati’s mastery of Turbiana and its benchmark role in contemporary Italian winemaking.
Food Pairings
Graceful and versatile, ‘I Frati’ Lugana pairs beautifully with seafood carpaccio, tuna tartare or grilled lake fish. Its bright acidity and saline minerality elevate creamy risottos, clam pasta and light vegetarian dishes. Try it with fresh mozzarella or stracciatella for an effortless aperitif, or alongside sushi and delicately spiced white meat for a cosmopolitan twist.
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A refined taste of northern Italy — elegant, expressive and endlessly enjoyable. Perfect for special occasions, relaxed evenings or as a thoughtful gift for lovers of fine Italian whites.
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