“Pratto” Vino Bianco VdT 2023

Cà dei Frati | Lombardy
Az. Agr. Ca' dei Frati | Vai Frati 22 | IT 25019 Lugana di Sirmione

03220623 · 0,75 l · 25,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The Pratto is a provocation – in the best sense of the word. When Ca' dei Frati became one of the founding members of the DOC Lugana in 1969 and made history with its elegant Turbiana wines, nobody would have thought that the winery would one day deliberately produce outside the strict rules of origin. But that is exactly what Pratto is: a deliberate departure from conventional systems without losing respect for the terroir. The Dal Cero family composes a cuvée from Trebbiano di Lugana (Turbiana), Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc – three grape varieties that benefit from the Mediterranean climate of Lake Garda and the nutrient-rich, glacial clay soils.

The vinification follows a well thought-out dramaturgy: while the Sauvignon Blanc is fermented spontaneously in stainless steel tanks and retains its aromatic freshness, the Chardonnay and Trebbiano are left on the skins for a few hours to gain more extract before being vinified separately. After twelve months of ageing on the fine lees and a further month in the bottle, the 2023 presents itself with significantly tighter residual sugar – a stylistic course correction that gives the wine more precision and structure.

Deep golden yellow in colour. The nose reveals tropical fruits such as mango, pineapple and passion fruit, as well as gooseberry, fresh herbs and the fine minerality that is typical of the Lugana zone. The palate reveals a perfect balance: lively acidity meets a creamy texture, a subtle fruit sweetness is kept in check by a planty, mineral depth. The finish is long, animating and elegantly racy, tempting you to take another sip. A white wine with international stature and local character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with silver-green tendencies. Fresh and grassy on the nose, with hints of gooseberry and nettle, followed by tropical fruit. Soft and creamy on entry, then with lots of pineapple and papaya in the centre, juicy and with invigorating acidity." Falstaff