01 / GEOGRAPHY
Topography and Growing Environment
In the Castelli Romani southeast of Rome, there are volcanic hills and lakes. Frascati is a representative white wine from this area. However, there are also vineyards in the north and inland areas, so the region as a whole does not share the same terrain or wine profile.
LOCATION & LANDSCAPE
Lazio’s location and differences within the region
Lazio · Central
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The volcanic hills and lakes of Castelli Romani. White wines of Frascati.
Inland
Focus also on Cesanese reds.
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02 / HISTORY
Historical and regional background
The major city of Rome is also the consumption site for wines from the surrounding regions. There is both a function in supplying local dining tables and a system of appellations to identify where the wine comes from. Even wines commonly consumed locally differ by grape composition and region.
03 / GRAPES & APPELLATIONS
Main varieties and appellations
Principal varieties
- Malvasia del Lazio
- Malvasia Bianca di Candia
- Cesanese
- Trebbiano group
Representative appellations and regional names
- Frascati DOC
- Frascati Superiore DOCG
- Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
- Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
Representative items are listed. This is not a complete list of all grape varieties and appellations in the region. For detailed appellation types and current regulations, consult official sources.
04 / A CLOSER LOOK
Varieties and Appellation Comparison
For white wines made with Malvasia types or Trebbiano types, there are also Cesanese reds inland. Even around Frascati, the names and production requirements differ for Frascati, Frascati Superiore, and Cannellino di Frascati. Words following a shared place name are also important for wine identification.
Even if the place name Frascati is shared, why is it necessary to read the official label name?
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These are the sources used for the regional explanation and the EU register of geographical indications. For detailed production requirements, refer to the official documents for each appellation in the register.
- Italia.it | Official Italian Government Tourism Website ↗
- European Commission | Official register of geographical indications ↗