Ca' Dei Frati `I Frati` Lugana 2020

Excellent depth, layers of flavour ranging from white peach to almond blossom and lemons.

Cà dei Frati trains their vines low, plant at high density and reduce yields. These standout techniques produce concentrated wines with a distinctive sense of place. Excellent depth, layers of flavour ranging from white peach to almond blossom and lemons.

Wine: Ca' Dei Frati `I Frati` Lugana 2019

Producer: Ca' Dei Frati

Region/Country: Lombardy, Italy

Grape/s: Turbiana

Production Method: The must was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and unoaked to maximise its fresh fruit character. The wine remained on the lees in stainless steel tanks for six months before bottling.

Style: Concentrated but fresh perfume of white flowers, peaches and ripe lemons. On the palate it has excellent depth and balance, with lovely richness and a crisp, lively finish.

Pairing Suggestion: Seafood, white meats, vegetarian dishes

Ca’ dei Frati

The Dal Cero family has transformed their Ca' dei Frati property, situated on the southern shores of Lake Garda, into a model Italian estate over the past two decades. The quality of the wines is attributable directly to Igino Dal Cero's obsession with detail. All their fruit is picked by hand and he ensures there is no skin contact as he wants to retain the delicate perfumes and enhance the supple texture of the whites. He is now convinced that a period of ageing on lees post fermentation gives him greater richness on the palate as well as the wonderful flintiness on the nose that makes his wine so Burgundian in character.