Land of volcanoes and millennial history
Lazio boasts a wine heritage of extraordinary historical value, with a winemaking tradition dating back to the Etruscans and Romans. The territory, strongly influenced by the volcanic soils of the Alban Hills, Cimini Hills, and the lake system, offers unique pedoclimatic conditions that are reflected in the wines. This volcanic matrix imparts minerality, freshness, and a distinctive character that is the common thread of regional production, creating wines of great personality and elegance.
Whites: from Frascati to emerging excellences
White wines are at the heart of Lazio's production, with Frascati as its historic ambassador. Produced mainly from Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes, it offers freshness, floral notes, and a pleasant savoriness. In recent years, alongside the historic appellations, excellent wines are emerging from native grape varieties such as Bellone, Malvasia Puntinata, and Grechetto, which are finding expressions of great interest in the areas of Cerveteri, Castelli Romani, and the province of Latina. The production of high-altitude whites in the Rieti area is also revealing hitherto unexplored potential.
Reds: Cesanese and the rebirth of native grape varieties
Cesanese is the red gem of Lazio, with its two DOCGs (Piglio and Olevano Romano) gaining increasing recognition. This native grape variety offers wines with significant structure, notes of red fruits, spices, and a typical balsamic vein. At the same time, we are witnessing the rediscovery of historic varieties such as Nero Buono di Cori, Aleatico, and Lecinaro, thanks to the work of passionate producers who are bringing a unique ampelographic heritage back to light. This qualitative renaissance is finally allowing Lazio wines to express the full potential of an extraordinary territory on the outskirts of Rome.
