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The World’s 100 Best Wineries

Ca’ dei Frati

Sirmione, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WINERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 75 2026
Ca’ dei Frati

Family-run estate in Sirmione on Lake Garda, known for Lugana white wines and reds such as Amarone. Visitors taste several wines free of charge in a monastery-style hall, then can join a guided tour of the cellars and buy at the shop.

Highlights

  • Lugana white wines
  • Amarone red
  • Tasting hall in converted church

Good to know

  • Closed-toe shoes required for the tour
  • Wine tastings are free of charge
  • Tours can be booked online in advance

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