Frascati
Wine · PDO · 5 municipalities
Recognized since 1973, the Frascati DOC of Lazio mandates a white wine blend dominated by at least 70% Malvasia bianca di Candia or Malvasia del Lazio. While the standard still wine—requiring a minimum alcohol content of 11.0% vol—must be produced within five specific municipalities including Grottaferrata and Monte Porzio Catone, the denomination applies a unique geographic rule for its sparkling variant. The sparkling zone for Frascati Spumante extends beyond the core territory to encompass the entire province of Rome. Furthermore, while non-sparkling bottles can utilize alternative packaging like traditional straw-covered fiaschi up to 1.5 liters, the Spumante rules strictly forbid both these alternative formats and screw caps.
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense straw yellow
- Taste
- sapid, smooth, dry, medium-sweet or medium-dry
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Frascati produced?
- Frascati is produced in 5 municipalities in Lazio, Italy: Frascati, Grottaferrata, Monte Compatri, Monte Porzio Catone and more.
- What grape is Frascati made from?
- Frascati is made from Malvasia bianca di Candia e/o Malvasia del Lazio (Malvasia puntinata) (min 70%), Bellone, Bombino bianco, Greco bianco, Trebbiano toscano, Trebbiano giallo (da soli o congiuntamente), altre varietà a bacca bianca idonee alla coltivazione nella Regione Lazio.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Frascati?
- The minimum alcohol content of Frascati is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.