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"Est! Est !! Est !!! di Montefiascone" is a Protected Designation of Origin that identifies a particular type of white wine, produced in “Lazio”, and its “Classico” and “Spumante” variants.

Grapes

All types of "Est! Est! Est!! di Montefiascone" are produced using grapes from vineyards composed of between 50% and 65% of Trebbiano toscano vine (locally called Procanico), for a further share between 5% and 40% of yellow Trebbiano (locally called Rossetto) and finally for a share between 10% and 20% of white Malvasia lunga and/or Malvasia del Lazio. Other similar non-aromatic grape varieties grown in Lazio may also be used.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The "Est! Est! Est! di Montefiascone", both in the basic version and in the Classic one, is characterized by a straw yellow color, which can be more or less intense. The aroma is characteristic, fine and slightly aromatic, while on the palate it is savoury, harmonious and persistent, with a slight bitter streak and a taste that can be dry, sweet or sweet. Minimum total alcohol content by volume is 10,50% vol, rising to 11,50% vol in the Classico. Spumante (11% vol), on the other hand, has a softer straw yellow hue, combined with a fine and persistent froth. The aroma is pleasant, with delicate fruity characteristics. The taste is also fruity, dry and slightly aromatic.

Grape production area

The production area extends in the north of Lazio, in the province of Viterbo. The area is the volcanic area of Vulsino, a characteristic that greatly influences the soil and therefore the winemaking activities, giving the wines particular qualities.

Specificity and historical notes

This wine ties its name to a legend. According to the story, in 1111, a high-ranking character named Defuk, traveling to Italy, asked his servant to look for places to drink good wine and to mark them with the words "East". The servant, who arrived at an inn in Montefiascone, was so impressed by the goodness of the wine that he was marked with three "East".