The vineyards of Castelli Romani and Colli Albani have volcanic soils rich in salts and phosphorus, with nearby lakes also influencing growing conditions. The area includes appellations such as Frascati, Marino, Colli Albani, Velletri and Castelli Romani. DOC styles range from dry and off-dry wines to sparkling and novello bottlings. The reds are described as fresh and dry, while novello versions have a fruity character.
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Elsewhere in Lazio
- Ciociaria & Cesanese HillsNo producers listed yetCesanese is the key grape in these Lazio hills. Cesanese del Piglio DOCG grows on the Monti Ernici slopes, between 200 and 600 metres, on soils that range from clay to sand.
- Pontine Plain & Southern Tyrrhenian Coast1 producerCirceo anchors this coastal area with fresh whites that show citrus and apple aromas, alongside Merlot-based reds and rosatos.
- Rome Northern Fringe & SabinaNo producers listed yetRoma DOC includes Sabina Romana within a wider mix of coastal and inland zones. Sedimentary and volcanic soils meet dry summer weather and wide day-night temperature shifts.
- Tuscia / Viterbo (Etruria)No producers listed yetTuscia / Viterbo includes Aleatico di Gradoli, Colli Etruschi Viterbesi, Tarquinia and Vignanello.
Producers in Castelli Romani & Colli Albani
Producer profiles
- Cantina GaffinoFamily estate founded in 1961 on volcanic soils south of Rome, farming 28 hectares of estate vines exclusively.
- Cantina Terracanta di Soc. Agricola Ceglia s.s.Three-generation biodynamic farm south of Rome, making unfiltered amphora-aged white wine from Trebbiano and Malvasia on volcanic tuff soil.