Lazio - Appellations

Question 1

The DOCG appellation produces wines according to the same blending formula as the Frascati DOC.

Historically the sweet wines were produced from noble rot affected grapes but today they are generally from late harvest grapes with optional light appassimento.

Elevated from Frascati DOC in 2011 along with Frascati Superiore.

Answer 1

Cannellino di Frasati DOCG (!)

Question 2

What two Malvasia grape varieties and minimum percentage of the varieties are required for Frascati DOC / Frascati Superiore DOCG (!).

Answer 2

Minimum 70% of:

• Malvasia Bianca di Candia and/or
• Malvasia del Lazio (known locally Malvasia Puntinata)

Maximum 30%

• Other approved blending grapes

Question 3

What is the most common style of Frascati wine although it is produced in a range of sweetness?

Answer 3

Dry

Question 4

What grape varieties (3) are typical for Castelli Romani Bianco?

Answer 4

• Malvasia Bianca di Candia
• Malvasia del Lazio
• Trebbianos

Question 5

How many DOCs and DOCGs are in Lazio?

Answer 5

• 27 DOCs
• 3 DOCGs

Question 6

This appellation surrounds the shores of Lake Bolsena.

The wines are based on Trebbiano Toscana (50-65%) Trebbiano Giallo (25-60%) and Malvasia Bianca Lunga and/or Malvasia del Lazio (10-20%).

The wines can be designated as Classico if produced from the historic winegrowing area surrounding the villages of Montefiascone and Bolsena and adhere to higher production standards.

Answer 6

Est! Est! Est! di Montefiascone DOC (!)

Question 7

Out of total wine production in Lazio, what percentages are for DOC/G and IGT?

Answer 7

• 40% DOC/G
• 20% IGT

Question 8

The appellations (DOC/DOCG) have been Lazio’s claim to fame and traditional libations of Rome.

The appellations are situated on the hills just southeast of Rome in an area generally referred to as the Castelli Romani.

Answer 8

Frascati DOC and Frascati Superiore DOCG (!)

Question 9

Lazio lays claim to a small portion of this interregional DOC - the larger share lies in Umbria.

The wines are based on a minimum 60% Grechetto and/or Trebbiano Toscano, locally known as Procanico.

Answer 9

Orvieto DOC(!)

Question 10

This historic white wine DOC with such a peculiar name was the first to receive DOC status in Lazio (1966), although predates the Frascati DOC by a few days.

Answer 10

Est! Est! Est! di Montefiascone DOC (!)

Question 11

This appellation surrounds a cluster of villages and town on the foothills of the Central Apennines east of Rome.

The wines must contain a minimum of 90% Cesanese d’Affile and/or Cesanese Comune.

Answer 11

Cesanese del Piglio (or Piglio) DOCG((!)

as well as Superiore and Superiore Riserva

Question 12

What is the regional IGT in Lazio, also one of the most popular, allowing a plethora of wines and wine styles inlcuding high quality bottlings?

Answer 12

Lazio IGT

Question 13

List five grape varieties that can make up typical. Castelli Romani Rosso blends.

Answer 13

• Cesanese
• Montepulciano
• Sangiovese
• Merlot
• Nero Buono

Question 14

What is the name of IGT in Lazio, particulary noteworthy for the production of varietal Passerina?

Answer 14

Frusinate IGT