Ca dei Frati Ronchedone Rosso 2021 vs Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Ca dei Frati Ronchedone Rosso 2021 currently starts £0.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £37.99 | £38.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Ca dei Frati | Catena Alta |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Ca dei Frati Ronchedone Rosso 2021
Ca' dei Frati Ronchedone Rosso is an elegant red wine from the southern shores of Lake Garda, crafted from a blend of Sangiovese, Marzemino and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine shows depth, balance and expressive character, reflecting the quality and precision of the Dal Cero family's winemaking on the well-drained alluvial soils deposited by ancient glaciers. Why You'll Love It This is Lake Garda red wine at its finest—elegant, balanced, and beautifully crafted. The Dal Cero family moved to Ca' dei Frati in 1939 and quickly recognised the potential of the southern shores of Lake Garda for fine grape growing. Franco Dal Cero manages the vineyards while Igino Dal Cero oversees winemaking, blending meticulous vineyard practices with careful cellar techniques. The family were instrumental in the creation of the Lugana DOC in the late 1960s and today are its largest vineyard owners. The result is a wine with exceptional depth, balance and character. Vineyard & Production The estate's vineyards are planted on glacial soils deposited by ancient glaciers, which moderate vine vigour. The lake tempers hot summer temperatures, creating ideal conditions for expressive and balanced wines. Vines are trained low on single or double Guyot, with newer plantings having higher density, while yields remain below the regional average. Warm days provide weight and intensity, while cool nights from the lake's influence retain freshness and aromatic expression. Grapes are hand-picked and carefully sorted before gentle pressing. The wine is matured carefully to develop complexity and texture. Tasting Notes This elegant red wine displays depth and balance. The palate shows expressive character with ripe fruit, structured tannins and a refined finish, reflecting the quality and precision of the Dal Cero family's winemaking. Perfect Pairings A versatile food wine, perfect with grilled meats, roasted poultry, pasta with red sauce, aged cheeses, or Italian cuisine. Also excellent with hearty dishes
Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Catena Alta' s Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from select rows in two of the Catena family's Andean vineyards. The blend from the two historic rows, like the marriage of sounds that create a symphony, yields a robust wine that speaks for earth and the vines that have been tended by the Catenas for four generations - these guys have been going since 1902, they are sure to know a thing or ten about good quality wines. Packed full of fantastic blackcurrant flavours, with notes of mind and dark chocolate. Ripe tannins and a full bodied red smooth texture. Before the world recognized Catena’s Argentina as “malbec country”, the winery was known for its old-world style Cabernet Sauvignon born in the clay-soils of Agrelo. The family cherishes its historic Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Agrelo and Tupungato, particularly for their age ability and classic flavours. Made from 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc.
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