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“I Frati” Lugana DOC 2022
Bright, shining yellow, fine fragrance of white fruits and blossoms. Fresh, well-balanced taste with pleasantly lively acidity, delicate bitter almond note in the finish and a fine mineral vein in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE
"Light straw yellow with greenish shimmer. A little restrained on the nose, ripe fruit and yellow flowers, kitchen herbs in the finish. Great body, rich fruit melt with slight pressure, rich and intense, persistent." Falstaff
"A Lugana emblematic of the house vocation: pure Turbiana, in a fresh and captivating reading: nose of yellow plum and aromatic herbs, with a touch of jasmine in the background, crisp palate, with beautiful persistence and a finish of pleasant savouriness." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 29,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,80 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Rosa dei Frati” Vino Rosato VdT 2022
Attractive salmon colour, pleasant bouquet, elegant, fresh on the palate, juicy beautiful fruit, lively acid structure, subtle extract sweetness in the finish. A versatile food companion with a great enjoyment factor! SUPERIORE.DE
"Radiant pink-red. In the fragrance of strawberries and fine kitchen herbs, grapefruit. Spans juicily over the palate, rich, clear fruit core, soft and balanced, on ice candy in the final and remains fruit-sweet over." Falstaff
"Light salmon rosé. Juicy, fruity scent of red plums and ripe mirabelles, also a nice phenolic is recognisable here. Also on the palate the full juicy fruit of stone fruits and green and white berries (gooseberry). Also something vegetal like green herbs and leaves. It also shows a fine minerality. Partner for seafood and light fish dishes." Vinum
"Blend of Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese and Barbera in a version of excellent drinkability and equally pleasant finesse. Nose of bergamot, green apple and hawthorn, drinkable with a nice acid shoulder and excellent tension, topped off by a finish with a citrusy return." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Varieties: 60% Gropello, 15% Marzemino, 15% Sangiovese, 10% Barbera
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel on fine yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Total extract: 20,50 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,15
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Tre Filer” Vino di uve stramature VdT 2020 dolce
Tre Filer is made from the sugary sweet must of overripe (stramature), dried white wine grapes and matures for a year in oak barrels. A wonderful sweet wine: grapey in aroma, with notes of apple, honey and apricots, fascinating - an almost hypnotic sweetness that enchants the palate. Gourmets appreciate the combination with spicy cheese flavours, terrines, puff pastry or shortbread. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: Turbiana, Chardonnay, Sauvignon
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12/14 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 28,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 35,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 106 mg/l
- pH value: 3,20
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Serving temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Brolettino” Lugana DOC 2021
Old vines in excellent locations, late harvest, strict selection, exemplary work in the vineyard and cellar as well as several months in the barrique result in this powerful, long-lasting Lugana. Bright, rich straw yellow. Elegant bouquet of ripe fruit, peaches, apples and tea roses, full-bodied on the palate, densely woven and infused with a pleasant mineral acidity, crisp and long. SUPERIORE.DE
"Very mineral on the nose, with hints of fresh liquorice. The lemon fruit shows on the medium to light bodied palate in a dense bead that combines well with the mineral elements to create a long, dense finish. Nicely structured." James Suckling
"Pale straw yellow, with silver reflections. White peach and elderflower on the nose, lime and a hint of flint in the aftertaste. Crisp on the palate, with fine pressure, rich fruit core of apricots, slightly salty on the lingering final, still needs some time in the bottle." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 24,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,45 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- pH value: 3,22
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Ronchedone” Vino Rosso VdT 2020
Ronchedone with fine scents of spices, smoke, cedar and red fruits. On the palate a good, extract-rich density, fruity with sweetish hints and light tannin in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"A fruity red with clean blackberry and redcurrant aromas and flavours. Medium body. Give this wine a year to tame the tannins a little." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 45% Marzemino, 45% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 14 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Total extract: 36,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,20 g/l
- Residual sugar: 8,20 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,60
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Pratto” Vino Bianco VdT 2021
Pratto is a wonderfully complex cuvée of Turbiana, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Bianco. Sweet floral notes on the nose, elegant, fruity, creamy with mineral notes on the palate. A full-bodied, round wine that tempts you to the next glass ... SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: Turbiana, Chardonnay and Sauvignon
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Total extract: 32,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,51 g/l
- Residual sugar: 18,60 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Serving temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Cuvée dei Frati” Metodo Classico VSQ Brut
The Cuvée dei Frati is composed of classic Lugana grapes and ten percent Chardonnay to round it off. After 24 months of yeast storage in the bottle, this noble sparkling wine is created with aromas of bisquit, hay and dried tobacco leaves. The moderate carbonic acid pressure makes it glide over the palate like silk. SUPERIORE.DE
"Intense straw yellow with fine-grained and persistent perlage. In the nose yeast, bread crust, slightly smoky, a touch of pineapple and grapefruit in the aftertaste. On the palate with crisp acidity and pleasant saltiness, well-integrated perlage, medium-long final." Falstaff
"Aromas of lemon, white peach and some gooseberry, as well as a light, bready note. The fruit character intensifies on the palate, with a loose bead of tiny bubbles that turns into silky, wet stone minerals at the very end. Interesting development. Shows a touch of class." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Trebbiano, 10% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24 months on the yeast (partly barrique)
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 20,20 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,70 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- pH value: 3,12
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Cuvée dei Frati” Metodo Classico Rosé VSQ brut
Fresh, wonderfully floral bouquet, fine perlage on the palate and a strong yet creamy texture. The harmoniously integrated acidity forms the fresh basis for the complex taste. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright orange-pink. In the nose great citrus fruit, ripe apricot, some cold smoke, meadow herbs. On the palate with effervescent perlage and perky acidity, shows nice play with crisp fruit, finishes balanced and clear on floral tones." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese and Barbera
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 20,50 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 7,70 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,10
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“I Frati” Lugana DOC 2022 · MAGNUM
Bright, shining yellow, fine fragrance of white fruits and blossoms. Fresh, well-balanced taste with pleasantly lively acidity, delicate bitter almond note in the finish and a fine mineral vein in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE
"Light straw yellow with greenish shimmer. A little restrained on the nose, ripe fruit and yellow flowers, kitchen herbs in the finish. Great body, rich fruit melt with slight pressure, rich and intense, persistent." Falstaff
"A Lugana emblematic of the house vocation: pure Turbiana, in a fresh and captivating reading: nose of yellow plum and aromatic herbs, with a touch of jasmine in the background, crisp palate, with beautiful persistence and a finish of pleasant savouriness." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 29,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,80 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Pietro dal Cero” Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2017
Pietro dal Cero thrives on the extensive and sunny vineyard Luxinum at the foot of the Monti Lessini. A magnificent, dark ruby-red Amarone. Its lush aromas range from lovely floral nuances to fruity sour cherry and blackberry to balsamic notes such as star anise, melding together in the multi-layered bouquet. On the palate, there are hints of dark chocolate, memories of tobacco, coffee and cardamom as well as a hint of mint. A full-bodied, complex wine, the pronounced tannin velvety caresses the palate, a fresh lively acidity brings lightness and freshness to the long finish, which benefits from nutty accents. Beautiful ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2016 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 70% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24/12 months wooden barrel/stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,00 % vol
- Total extract: 40,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,10 g/l
- Residual sugar: 8,80 g/l
- Sulfite: 106 mg/l
- pH value: 3,60
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Serving temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage potential: 2043+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Pietro dal Cero” Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2017 · 6 bottles in OWC
Pietro dal Cero thrives on the extensive and sunny vineyard Luxinum at the foot of the Monti Lessini. A magnificent, dark ruby-red Amarone. Its lush aromas range from lovely floral nuances to fruity sour cherry and blackberry to balsamic notes such as star anise, melding together in the multi-layered bouquet. On the palate, there are hints of dark chocolate, memories of tobacco, coffee and cardamom as well as a hint of mint. A full-bodied, complex wine, the pronounced tannin velvety caresses the palate, a fresh lively acidity brings lightness and freshness to the long finish, which benefits from nutty accents. Beautiful ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2016 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 70% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24/12 months wooden barrel/stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,00 % vol
- Total extract: 40,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,10 g/l
- Residual sugar: 8,80 g/l
- Sulfite: 106 mg/l
- pH value: 3,60
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Serving temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage potential: 2043+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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When Felice Dal Cero took over the farm founded by Andrea Frati on the southern shore of Lake Garda in a dilapidated state, it was not yet foreseeable that the estate, which had already been mentioned in a document in 1782, would one day produce top-quality wines at an international level. But in the course of time, the Ca' dei Frati winery, based in Lugana di Sirmione, has recently even been able to create new vineyards in a hurry, selling its fine wines more and more successfully all over the world. Felice's son Pietro contributed significantly to the recognition of the region of origin in 1969, two years after the creation of the Lugana DOC, when he marketed the first bottles of Lugana dei Frati. Through improvements in the vineyard and the cellar the quality of the estate wines could be constantly improved. The northern Italian winery is a member of Viticoltori Italiani di Eccellenza, a voluntary association of quality-conscious Italian winegrowers.
Although the Ca' dei Frati winery also produces powerful and impressive red wines, the main focus is on producing the highest quality white wines. For many lovers of Italian white wines, the winery is even the epitome of top wines from Lombardy. Today, Pietro's creative and also down-to-earth children run the company that combines tradition and innovation in the best possible way. Igino has sovereignty in the cellar, Gian Franco takes care of the vineyards and Anna Maria is responsible for marketing and sales.
Lake Garda plays an important role in the quality of Lugana DOC wines. The valley boiler acts also in the autumn like a heat accumulator, so that the temperatures never sink too strongly. The mild climate makes a late harvest of healthy and fully ripened grapes possible. In addition to the local Trebbiano di Lugana and Marzemino grape varieties, the Ca' dei Frati vineyard portfolio also includes Sangiovese and the international varieties Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The times in which the estate produced grapes for large wineries and bulk wines are long gone. Already in the sixties the farm was completely converted to viticulture. Depending on the vineyard and the degree of ripeness of Igino, the grapes are processed very sensitively in the cellar using state-of-the-art technology. The oenologist constantly explores new ways of vinification and tries to exploit the potential of the terroir and the raw materials even better. With the purchase of the Luxinum vineyard in Valpolicella, the Dal Cero siblings returned from Lombardy to their former homeland of Veneto to dedicate a first-class Amarone to their father. SUPERIORE.DE
"The Dal Cero family has made a significant contribution to the success of Lake Garda's wines by producing top-quality wines that highlight the maturing potential of the white wines produced in this area."Gambero Rosso
Facts
- Year of foundation: 1939
- Owner: Family Dal Cero
- Oenologist: Igino Dal Cero
- Annual production: approx. 1,800,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 150 hectares
- Conventional cultivation