Frascati Superiore DOCG ANFORA
2025

Frascati Superiore DOCG Anfora

Vini Bianchi

0.75

The terracotta amphora is the oldest wine vessel in history, and it represents a philosophy of winemaking even before being a simple container. Aging in amphora is a perfect union of ancient tradition and contemporary research into wines capable of preserving and enhancing the authentic, unique character of the grapes and the terroir.

Blend
70% Malvasia del Lazio, 20% Bombino and 10% Trebbiano Giallo
Production zone
Frascati
Area under vine
approximately 0.30 ha ha
Vineyard altitude
approximately 300 m a.s.l.
Terrain type
of volcanic origin, rich in skeleton and mineral elements
Training system
VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) Guyot
Yields per Hectare
1,3 kg
Year of Planting
2012
Harvest time
mid-September
Harvesting
by hand into crates
Vinification

Destemming of the grapes followed by immediate filling of the amphorae. Continuous punch-downs during fermentation.
At the end of fermentation the amphorae are sealed airtight. The must remains in the amphora for at least 6
months, after which racking takes place.

Alcoholic fermentation / maceration

carried out using indigenous yeasts

Malolactic fermentation
not carried out
Finishing

in stainless steel for 1 month, then in bottle before release

Color
straw yellow with golden hues
Aroma

complex and elegant, dominated by varied balsamic notes

Taste

full-bodied and aromatic, with evident persistence and elegance

Food pairing

Pairs well with traditional Roman cuisine; to name just one dish, fried salt cod fillets (“filetti di baccalà”).

Serving temperature
12/14°C

Extra

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