Ronchedone is a red produced by Ca' dei Frati in Benaco Bresciano, Lombardy, Italy. Made from Groppello, Sangiovese, Marzemino and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Benaco Bresciano
Region: Lombardy
Country: Italy
Grapes: Groppello, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Ronchedone is a soft, approachable red from the shores of Lake Garda, blending local Groppello and Marzemino with Sangiovese and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Expect ripe cherry and red berry fruit, a touch of dried herb and spice, and gentle, well-integrated tannins that make it easy to drink with a wide range of dishes. It is a wine built for everyday enjoyment rather than long cellaring.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Lombardy, Italy
Lombardy is a large, wealthy region in northern Italy centred on Milan, stretching from the Alps to the Po plain.
Groppello
Groppello is a red grape native to the western shore of Lake Garda in Lombardy, forming the backbone of the Valtènesi wines; it makes pale, perfumed reds and is a key ingredient in the area's delicate Chiaretto rosés.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
Marzemino
Marzemino is a red grape of northern Italy, most at home in Trentino, and famous enough to earn a mention in Mozart's Don Giovanni; it makes bright, approachable reds beloved in its home valleys.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ronchedone from?
Ronchedone is produced by Ca' dei Frati in Benaco Bresciano, Lombardy, Italy.
What grapes are in Ronchedone?
Ronchedone is a blend of Groppello, Sangiovese, Marzemino and Cabernet Sauvignon.