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WhiteLuganaDOC

Brolettino Lugana – Privilegio di Famiglia

by Ca dei Frati · Lugana, Italy

AppellationLuganaDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesVerdicchio
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for4–5 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Ca dei FratiLugana, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow on limestone soils along the southern shore of Lake Garda.

Grapes

The text names the grape as Turbiana.

Vinification

Harvest takes place in mid-October, when the berries are fully ripe and their flavours most concentrated. Fermentation starts in stainless steel tanks and finishes in French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation also takes place.

Ageing

The wine ages for 10 months in new French barriques, then rests a further 3 months in bottle. The ageing adds softness and depth to the texture, with subtle notes of vanilla, toast and sweet spices.

Tasting profile

Rich and layered, combining ripe fruit with mineral freshness and delicate oak notes. The palate shows ripe yellow apple, peach, citrus zest and gentle spice. The texture is creamy and the acidity lively, keeping the wine full-bodied and balanced.