Lazio

Question 1

What influences Lazio’s climate?

Answer 1

Proximity to ocean (Tyherrian) and inland influences. More Mediterranean versus continental

Question 2

What are the 3 volcanic mountain ranges in Lazio?

Answer 2

1. Volsini
2. Cimini
3. Sabatini

Question 3

What are the characteristics of Malvasia Candia in Lazio?

Answer 3

Part of the Malvasia group

Vigorous, abundant yields

Neutral, moderate flavor and acid

Question 4

What are the characteristics of Malvasia di Lazio?

Answer 4

Distinct grape in the Malvasia group

“Puntinata” = dotted

Cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Shiava Grossa = Muscat, grapey aromas. Susceptible to botrytis

Question 5

What styles is Cesanese made in?

Answer 5

Traditional - sweet, fizzy
Modern - dry, still medium bodied and structured

Question 6

How many DOCs are in Lazio? What % of wines are white?

Answer 6

27 DOCs

70% wines are white

Question 7

What styles can Cannellino di Frascati be made in?

Answer 7

Grapes must be harvested late

Light appassimentio allowed

Sweet to botrytized. Sweet is most common

Question 8

How many IGTs are in Lazio? Which is one of the noteworthy?

Answer 8

6 IGTs

Frusinate - from Passerina

Question 9

What is the only red DOCG in Lazio?

Answer 9

Cesanese di Pignolio

Question 10

What is the appellation on volcanic soils in Lazio?

Answer 10

Frascati