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| Wine name |
Castelli Romani |
| Type of wine |
Red, Rose and White wine |
| Production zone |
Ancient hill towns surrounding
Rome and built by noble Romans of times past. The area
includes the towns of Frascati and Marino among others and
the Colli Romani. Castelli Romani are the most famous wines
of the region and include the following appellations: Colli
Albani; Colli Lanuvini; Frascati; Marino; Montecompatri
Colonna; and Velletri |
| Grapes |
Cesanese, Merlot, Montepulciano,
Nero buono, Sangiovese, Malvasia bianca di Candia, Malvasia
puntinata, Trebbiano toscano, Trebbiano romagnolo, Trebbiano
di Soave, Trebbiano verde, Trebbiano giallo and other red
and white-grape varieties authorized or recommended for the
province of Rome and Latina |
| Ageing |
Maximum two years |
Features, color,
smell, flavor, taste etc. |
White has a straw yellow color,
well-balanced, pleasing and fruity flavor - Red has a ruby
red color that tends to garnet red with aging. Dry,
well-balanced and velvet-smooth flavor - Rose has a
brilliant red color, delicate bouquet and proper acidity |
| Alcoholic strength |
White and Rose 10,5° C - Red 11°
C |
| Serving temp. |
Red 16 - 18° C - Rose 12 - 14° C
- White 8 - 10° C |
| Matching foods |
White wine is a fine companion
for hors d'oeuvres, fish and white meat. Red wine is perfect
with roast meats, steaks, game and cheeses. Rose is a good
matching for rice dishes, white meats, veal |
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