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Frascati


Curiosity This wine was so much part of the history of Lazio that the Poet G.G.Belli, who lived during the last century, wrote sonnets about its qualities as it was as much part of the Roman lore during his days as Roman cuisine.
 
Tips Frascati, the most famous of all wines of Rome, is particularly suited to hot or cold starters, pasta with fish, artichokes – Romana style, omelettes, veal and chicken.

Recommended recipe: AvocadoSalad
 
Caratteristiche Region: Lazio
Taste: soft, fine and velvety
Colour: straw yellow
Fragrance: winy, characteristic, delicate
Alcoholic strength: 11.5°
Associated food: Hot or cold starters, pasta with fish, artichokes – Romana style, omelettes, veal and chicken.
Served at: 8 to 10°C.
 
 
Description This wine comes from the areas around Frascati, Grottaferrata and Monteporzio Catone. These places are not so well known as the world famous name of this wine, which together with Chianti, can be found in all the four corners of the world. It was served in the ‘Osterie’ during the 15th Century and the name was leased out with contracts for this purpose.

Frascati is made from Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Trebbiano and as eventual addition of Greco and Malvasia del Lazio. The soil is generally volcanic and rich in potassium, phosphorous and microelements. The mild climate of the region of Lazio and the above soil are particularly adapted to the production of a white wine of quality, easy to combine with many local recipes.