Lazio Flashcards
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Where is Lazio?
South of Tuscany and Umbria on the Tyrrhenian Coast and is the political center of Italy?
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What is the principal city of Lazio, and what is its significance?
Rome, the capital of Italy and the third most populous Italian region
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What are the principal grapes of Lazio, and how are they primarily produced?
Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia, produced in mass quantities as Castelli Romani DOC
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What is Frascati DOC known for?
White still and sparkling wines principally composed of Malvasia, produced in a commune near Rome
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Which subzones of Frascati DOC received DOCG status in 2011?
Frascati Superiore and Cannellino di Frascati (a late harvest style)
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What is Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC known for?
Trebbiano-based white wines with a “creative” back-story rather than inherent quality
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What percentage of Lazio’s wine production is red, and what is the primary red grape?
Only 15% of the region’s production is red, with the indigenous Cesanese grape as the primary variety
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What are the characteristics of Cesanese wines from Cesanese del Piglio, Lazio’s first DOCG zone?
Spicy, peppery wines with elevated acidity and moderate to high alcohol levels
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Which estate near the Umbrian border is known for producing internationally recognized red wines in Lazio?
Falesco estate in Montefiascone
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What grape varieties are Falesco estate’s successes mainly based on?
Polished and plush examples of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, not Cesanese
