Italy - Lazio Flashcards
Where does Lazio lie?
Central Italy, including the city of Rome
When does winemaking in Lazio date back to?
Historically important in the Etruscan and Roman times, and continues to provide locally made wines to the city
What styles of wine are made in Lazio?
Predominantly whites which make up 70% of production, mainly from Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia.
Some red wines are produced, mainly from Merlot, Sangiovese and the local variety Cesanese.
What has been happening to vineyard area in recent times? What about the area is well known?
Declining in recent decades. Some DOCs, especially Frascati, continue to be well known.
A small number of high quality wineries are also well known, eg Falesco, a home estate of Riccardo Cottarella. One of Italys leading oenologists and consultants.
