DOC/DOCG€6-€25Castelli Romani Wine in Rome
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Castelli Romani wine has long told the story of the bond between Rome and its volcanic hills, where winemaking accompanies daily life and the table. Frascati DOC, fresh and bright, is the best-known symbol of this territory, alongside reds and rosés that express the agricultural spirit of the Colli Albani. Born from mineral-rich soils and historic grape varieties, this wine carries a convivial tradition that dates back to imperial times. Bringing a bottle home means preserving an authentic sip of the Roman countryside and its culture of good living.
- vino laziale
- castelli romani
- frascati
- tradizione enologica
- convivialità romana
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The product
What Castelli Romani Wine is
The wines of the Castelli Romani come from the hilly belt southeast of Rome, in the areas of Frascati, Marino, Grottaferrata, and the Colli Albani. Here the volcanic soil and mild climate support an ancient winegrowing tradition that produces mainly fresh, aromatic white wines, as well as reds and rosés. The most famous is Frascati DOC, traditionally made from Malvasia grapes (especially Malvasia del Lazio and Malvasia di Candia), often together with Trebbiano. These wines are generally light, convivial, and designed to accompany food and the social atmosphere typical of Roman tables.
The roots
Origin and history
Winegrowing in the Colli Albani has ancient roots, probably predating the Roman era and later developing during the Empire, when the area became a landscape of villas and agricultural production for the capital. Frascati is among the most historically cited wines of the area, and its designation was one of the first in Italy to be regulated under the DOC system in the twentieth century. The volcanic soils of the ancient Colli Albani complex, rich in minerals, contribute to the aromatic profile of local wines. Today the tradition continues through many family-run wineries and cooperatives that keep alive the link between agriculture and local culture.
This wine tells the story of the ongoing relationship between Rome and its surrounding agricultural landscape. It carries the idea of simple conviviality: eating, drinking, and being together without formality. It is the memory of a Rome that extends beyond its monuments, toward hills, vineyards, and historic towns.
The context
Cultural significance
Wine from the Castelli Romani has long been tied to the relationship between Rome and its surrounding countryside. Since antiquity, Roman elites owned villas and vineyards in the Colli Albani, from which wine was brought into the city. In later centuries these wines remained associated with a convivial, popular culture made of trattorias, osterias, and day trips outside the city. Even today they represent an everyday wine, more connected to the table and to social life than to luxury or collecting.
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Where to buy
Where to find Castelli Romani Wine in Rome
It can easily be found in Rome’s wine shops, food markets, and traditional restaurants serving Roman cuisine. For a more authentic purchase, many visitors choose to go directly to the towns of the Castelli Romani, such as Frascati or Marino, where numerous wineries open to the public for tastings and direct sales. Small local shops and traditional fraschette also offer bottles from producers of the area.
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