Ca' dei Frati - Pratto - Lugana D.O.C. - White Wine

Ca' dei Frati - Azienda Agricola since 1939

The Ca’ dei Frati company has been renowned since 1782, as confirmed by a document that refers to "a house with a cellar located in Lugana in the Sermion district known as the place of the Friars”. In 1939, Felice Dal Cero, son of Domenico, formerly a wine grower in Montecchia di Crosara near Verona, moved to that very house in Lugana di Sirmione, immediately realising the area’s potential for vine cultivation. After thirty years working in the vineyard and the cellar, his son Pietro took part in the creation of the DOC in 1969, bottling his first wine with the label Lugana Casa dei Frati, later named Ca’ dei Frati. In 2012, Pietro Dal Cero passed away, leaving the cultural legacy to his wife Santa Rosa and children Igino, Gian Franco and Anna Maria, who run the company with the same passion and determination.

Ca' dei Frati - Pratto - Lugana D.O.C. - White Wine

Pratto is a challenge we were keen to accept, going beyond conventional methods while retaining the same respect for the territory. In this late harvest, the aroma of Sauvignon vinified in steel, the softness of Chardonnay and the subtlety of Turbiana come together harmoniously for an exclusive result. To the nose, there are hints of tropical fruit accompanied by vegetable and mineral flavours that enhance the subtlety and elegance, with a very communicative impact that encourages salivation through the stimulation of the taste buds. On the palate, there is an invasion of rich and exquisite sweetness followed by acidity and savouriness in perfect balance, before giving way again to fruity and mineral notes. Perfect with substantial starters like foie gras canapés and also with delicate first courses rich in aromas, light and white meats and fish with aromatic herbs. Perfect with mature cheeses. ses.

Technical Data

Vines Used

Turbiana, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

From The Vineyards

I Frati – Sirmione Ronchedone – Desenzano del Garda

Soil Composition

Limestone – clay

Cultivation System

Guyot and cordon spurred

Planting Density

2.30 x 0.70

Yield per Hectare

80 hundredweight

Vinification Type

Steel

Malolactic Fermentation

Not carried out

Refinement and Development

In steel on the fine lees for 12 months, followed by 2 month in the bottle

Alcohol Content

13.5 %

Total Acidity

6.60 g/L

Volatile Acidity

0.35 g/L

pH

3.10

Dry Extract

21.5 g/L