Lazio Flashcards
Which major city is located within Lazio?
Rome
During which eras was Lazio historically important for winemaking?
The Etruscan and Roman times
What percentage of Lazio wines are white?
70%
What are the two main white varieties in Lazio?
Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano
What are the three main red varieties in Lazio?
Merlot, Sangiovese and Cesanese
What is the climate in Lazio?
Warm Mediterranean
What are two main moderating influences in Lazio - what are they?
Altitude (vineyards on low hills up to 300m)
Cooling sea breezes
Name four weather hazards that can impact the Lazio region
Spring frost
Hail
Excess summer heat
Rain at harvest
At what altitude would you expect to find vines in Lazio?
Up to 300m (located on low hills)
Give the key characteristics of Malvasia Bianca di Candia
White grape Medium (-) intensity Lemon and apple Medium (+) acidity Medium alcohol Light body High yielding Good disease resistance Oxidation prone
Name the grape variety from the following characteristics:
White grape Medium (-) intensity Lemon and apple Medium (+) acidity Medium alcohol Light body High yielding Good disease resistance Oxidation prone
Malvasia Bianca di Candia
Give the key characteristics of Malvasia del Lazio
White grape Crossing of Muscat of Alexandria and a local variety Grape and peach flavours Acidity quickly drops once ripe Low yielding Disease prone Decreasing popularity in Lazio
Name the grape variety from the following characteristics:
White grape Crossing of Muscat of Alexandria and a local variety Grape and peach flavours Acidity quickly drops once ripe Low yielding Disease prone Decreasing popularity in Lazio
Malvasia del Lazio
Give the key characteristics of Cesanese
Black grape Semi-aromatic Pronounced intensity Red cherry, rose petal Medium acidity Medium tannin High alcohol Late ripening High yielding Potential for quality
Name the grape variety from the following characteristics:
Black grape Semi-aromatic Pronounced intensity Red cherry, rose petal Medium acidity Medium tannin High alcohol Late ripening High yielding Potential for quality
Cesanese
Is Cesanese a late or early ripening variety? What impact can this have on the final wine?
Late ripening
This means it is vulnerable to autumn rains and can fail to ripen fully, resulting in low quality wines
What is the minimum proportion of Cesanese required in Cesanese di Piglio DOCG?
90%
What grapes are permitted in Frescati DOC? What are the minimum proportions required?
Malvasia del Lazio and / or Malvasia Bianca di Candia must make up at least 70% of the blend
Up to 30% Trebbiano Toscano is permitted
What are the maximum permitted yields for Frescati DOC? What affect does this have on the wine’s intensity?
105hl/ha
Light flavour intensity
Describe the quality and price you would expect from a Frescati DOC wine
Acceptable to good
Inexpensive to mid-priced
What grapes are permitted in Frescati Superiore DOC? What are the minimum proportions required?
Malvasia del Lazio and / or Malvasia Bianca di Candia must make up at least 70% of the blend
Up to 30% Trebbiano Toscano is permitted
What are the maximum permitted yields for Frescati DOC? What affect does this have on the wine’s intensity in comparison to Frescati DOC?
77hl/ha
Superiore wines are fuller bodied with more concentration
Describe the quality and price you would expect from a Frescati Superiore DOC wine
Good to very good
Mid priced
Where is Castelli Romani DOC located?
In the Lazio region, covering a broad area south of Rome
What grape varieties must be included in white Castelli Romani DOC wines?
Malvasia del Lazio, Malvasia Bianca di Candia or Trebbiano Toscano
What are the maximum permitted yields for Castelli Romani DOC? What affect does this have on the wine’s intensity?
120hl/ha
Light intensity
How are Cesanese wines in Lazio typically fermented and aged? Why?
Typically in stainless steel or large format oak
It is a semi aromatic variety, so producers prefer not to mask the fruit character with oak flavours
Describe the price point you would typically expect for a Cesanese wine from Lazio
Mid priced
In terms of production, in the later 20th century, has Lazio focused on volume or quality? How has this affected Lazio’s reputation?
The focus has been on high volume inexpensive production by large companies
The reputation of the region for quality has fallen
In Frescati DOC, what percentage of wine is produced by co-ops?
20%
What percentage of Frescati DOC wine is exported?
60%
What are the main export markets for Frescati DOC?
USA
Canada
Germany
Why is Lazio wine popular locally?
There are many tourists (Rome is close by) and so there is a demand for local wines
