{"product_id":"ca-dei-frati-cuvee-dei-frati-extra-brut","title":"Ca dei Frati Cuvee dei Frati Extra Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCa’ dei Frati Cuvée Extra Brut is a refined sparkling wine made using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e in Lombardy, created from a harmonious blend of Turbiana and Chardonnay. The absence of malolactic fermentation ensures a fresh and precise style, enhanced by a \u003cstrong\u003efine and continuous perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, clear citrus and floral notes emerge, combined with hints of peach, hay and tobacco. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003esilky and creamy mousse\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by lively acidity that leads to a dry sip, enriched by pleasant hints of biscuit and hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from lush vineyards cultivated in the Lugana di Sirmione area, near the shores of \u003cstrong\u003eLake Garda\u003c\/strong\u003e. This unique lakeside setting ensures a mild and constantly breezy climate, essential for preserving the natural acidity and aromatic purity of the grapes. The \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay\u003c\/strong\u003e soils, enriched by the presence of silt, give the wine great balance and a solid gustatory structure. The Ca’ dei Frati winery is a historic reference point: as early as 1782, archival documents attest to the estate’s activity, which over time has become a symbol of the region’s high \u003cstrong\u003ewinemaking vocation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with careful manual harvesting and \u003cstrong\u003edirect pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes, followed by the first fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The prise de mousse takes place strictly according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a secondary fermentation lasting at least twenty-four months on the lees. This long ageing allows the wine to develop unmistakable elegance and enrich itself with complex nuances. After disgorgement, the wine requires a \u003cstrong\u003efurther maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e of four months, ensuring a dry and persistent finish, ideal for accompanying freshwater fish starters or medium-aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive in Lugana di Sirmione since 1782, the Ca’ dei Frati winery offers an excellent expression of the Lombardy region through this refined cuvée. The meeting of the exuberance of Turbiana and the smoothness of Chardonnay gives life to a \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e sparkling wine of rare elegance, enhanced by ageing for at least \u003cstrong\u003e24 months on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e. The glass displays a fine and persistent perlage, releasing fragrant notes of biscuit, hazelnut and matured tobacco. On the palate, the silky bubbles meet a lively acidity, perfectly complementing \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ca dei Frati","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503611310251,"sku":"21348","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ca-dei-frati-cuvee-dei-frati-extra-brut-metodo-classico_21348_1_78d00926-ff5b-4231-80c2-ac0180588320.webp?v=1773670773","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-fi\/products\/ca-dei-frati-cuvee-dei-frati-extra-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}