Wine Map of Italy
Lazio (Latium)
Rome's region is intrinsically lined to white wine - to Frascati and Marino and the other golden-hued "bianchi" of the Castelli Romani and to the fabled Est!Est!!Est!!! from the northern Latium town of Montefiascone . These wines, which are based almost exclusive on various types of Malvasia andTrebbiano, were traditionally "abboccato", mouth filling, though not so sweet as they overwhelm the flavor of food. They were easy, everyday wines not designed to last long or travel far.
The introduction of low temperature processing and sterile filtration have transformed their personalities into dryer, crisper, lighter, more durable wines with a propensity to travel that has opened up new commercial horizons. Still, with only the occasional exception, the whites of Latium are pleasantly fleshy and fruity, wines that go enticingly well with a great range of foods but are not the sort to be laid away or fussed over.
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Wine Regions of Italy
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Patrik Schmidt
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