{"product_id":"ca-dei-frati-lugana-brolettino-2024","title":"Ca dei Frati Lugana Brolettino 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCà dei Frati Brolettino is a dry white wine that expresses the profound soul of Lugana. It is made from Turbiana grapes, an indigenous variety also known as Trebbiano di Lugana, with parcels vinified separately to enhance the different degrees of ripeness. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003efull body and slightly creamy texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-balanced acidic tension\u003c\/strong\u003e that lifts the sip. A pronounced savouriness accompanies the flavour towards a long and clean finish, ensuring the wine has remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt originates on the southern shore of Lake Garda, from historic vineyards located between Sirmione and Desenzano. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of a mineral nature, benefiting from an ideal microclimate tempered by lake breezes. This \u003cstrong\u003econstant ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages the ripening of the grapes and results in a sip endowed with freshness and \u003cstrong\u003epronounced savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e, precisely reflecting the identity of the Lugana territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003elate autumn harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, aimed at obtaining grapes capable of supporting a long evolution. After an initial fermentation in steel to preserve the varietal aromatics, the wine is transferred to \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for ten months. The result is an elegant bouquet intertwining peach, yellow apple and white flowers with citrus notes, \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e and fine hints of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the historic winery \u003cstrong\u003eCa’ dei Frati\u003c\/strong\u003e, active in Sirmione since 1782, Brolettino is an authentic expression of the Garda terroir. The Dal Cero family meticulously oversees the entire vegetative cycle, from the evocative weeping of the vine in March to its rest in November. The \u003cstrong\u003eTurbiana\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, harvested during a precious late vintage, are vinified with care to enhance the richness of the clay-limestone soil. This captivating \u003cstrong\u003eLugana DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e encapsulates centuries of winemaking tradition, conveying a strong identity and extraordinary longevity in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ca dei Frati","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45768032092331,"sku":"58826","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ca-dei-frati-lugana-brolettino-2024_58826_1_bde82495-6368-4d72-9ae9-8cf2cc49e982.webp?v=1773787760","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/ca-dei-frati-lugana-brolettino-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}