Lazian Wines

Cesanese is an ancient red Italian grape that is mainly cultivated in Lazio. The grape is finicky to grow since it ripens late, but with the right approach, it can result in excellent red wines. There are three known Cesanese clones, Cesa... READ MORE

Roscetto or Rossetto is a white Italian grape that hails from Lazio. This rare Italian grape is used to produce dry white wines, but it is also suitable for late-harvest styles. It is used in varietal and blends, and though it is finicky ... READ MORE

This white Italian wine is produced in Rome Lazio region with Malvasia Bianca di Candia and Malvasia del Lazio as principal grape varieties. The wine is usually crisp and fresh, with typical notes of white flowers, fruit, and citrus, while it can ... READ MORE

This ruby red Italian wine is almost entirely produced from local Cesano grapes (both Cesanese Comune and Cesanese d’Affile varieties). It is typically a well-balanced, medium-bodied wine that usually displays floral notes and aromas of ripe... READ MORE

Moscato di Terracina is a white grape variety mostly found around Terracina in Latina, Lazio. The grape was reintroduced after it had nearly gone extinct, but it is still rare. It is incredibly versatile and used for different wine styles... READ MORE

Cannellino di Frascati is a dessert wine that hails from the province of Roma. In 2011, the appellation was awarded the highest (DOCG) status. These intense and full-bodied wines are made with Malvasia bianca di Candia and (or) Malvasia d... READ MORE

Cesanese di Affile is a young DOC appellation from Lazio (province of Rome) that produces fruity red wines from the local Cesanese di Affile variety. The grape has to make at least 90% of the blend, but most winemakers produce 100% Cesane... READ MORE

Orvieto is the most important wine appellation for white wine in Umbria. The wines produced in the region are based on Grechetto (minimum 60%), while the blends often also include Trebbiano Toscano (locally known as Procanico) or other pe... READ MORE

Colli Albani is an Italian appellation located in central Lazio, on the hills just south of Rome. The wines are based on white Italian varieties Malvasia Bianca di Candia, which is locally called Malvasia Rossa, Trebbiano (di Soave, Giall... READ MORE

Aleatico di Gradoli is an Italian appellation located in the province of Viterbo in Lazio. The region produces several wine styles—dry red wine, passito version made with semi-dried grapes, and fortified style known as liquoroso. Al... READ MORE