Quick profile
Style: Red
Region: Lazio
Grape: Cesanese
Body: Medium
Aromas: Red fruit + spice
Denomination
DOCG: Cesanese del Piglio Superiore
DOC: Cesanese del Piglio, Cesanese di Affile
Origin & Terroir
Lazio (province of Frosinone). Hillside vineyards with volcanic and limestone soils; strong diurnal temperature shifts
enhance aromatic complexity.
Grape Variety
100% Cesanese (local biotypes: Cesanese di Affile and Cesanese Comune).
Style & Structure
Medium-bodied red with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins, and notable elegance rather than power.
Tasting Notes
Red cherry, wild berries, violet, black pepper, subtle herbal and earthy undertones; mineral finish.
Vinification & Aging
Typically fermented in stainless steel; aging ranges from steel to large oak or neutral barrique depending on producer
and DOC/DOCG level.
Food Pairings
Roman cuisine, roasted meats, lamb, pork, game birds, aged pecorino, mushroom-based dishes.
Serving Temperature
16–18 °C
Cesanese is one of the most historic native red grapes in central Italy.
It’s typically associated with Lazio and can deliver wines with vibrant red fruit,
floral notes, and a peppery/spicy edge—often with a medium body and fresh acidity.
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Coded by Arianna Santonico
