Grape · Red
Cesanese
RedWSET level 3
Only serious red grape of Lazio. Aromatic with soft tannins. Two variants: Cesanese Comune and d'Affile.
- Origin
- Lazio, Italy
- Climate
- Moderate
- Skin colour
- Dark blue
- Alcohol
- 12-14%
- Ageing potential
- Young to medium
Taste profile
Aromas
- Red cherry
- Herbs
- Spices
- Flowers
Where does it grow?
- Lazio
Key wines
- Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
- Cesanese di Olevano Romano
Food
Roman cuisine, pasta, lamb
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