Roma

The "Roma" Protected Designation of Origin includes the following wines: Bianco (also in the amabile version), Rosso (also in the amabile version), Rosso Riserva, Rosato, Romanella Spumante, Malvasia Puntinata and Bellone. For wines produced in the oldest area, there is also the Classic variant, from which Romanella spumante is excluded.

Grapes

"Bianco" and "Romanella" spumante are produced from grapes coming from vineyards composed of 50% (minimum) from the Malvasia del Lazio vine, 35% (minimum) from Bellone, Bombino, Greco bianco, Trebbiano giallo and/or Trebbiano verde, and 15% (maximum) from any other white grapes, suitable for cultivation in Lazio. The same applies to Rosso and Rosato, for which Montepulciano (minimum 50%), Cesanese comune, Cesanese di Affile, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sirah (at least 35%, alone or in combination), together with other red grapes (maximum 15%) are required. In wines with an indication of grape variety, however, this must represent 85% of the total grapes and may possibly contribute other similar grape varieties, identified as above.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white wines of the denomination all have a straw yellow colour, which can be more or less full and sometimes enriched with greenish reflections. They are fresh and harmonious, enhanced by fruity and floral notes. The red wines, on the other hand, show a ruby colour that can change to garnet as they age and can be veined with violet reflections. They have good structure, accompanied by fruity scents that fade into spices and dry, harmonious and persistent flavor. The Rosé is lighter and fresher, with a delicate and fine aroma and a dry, fresh, fruity and savoury flavour. Finally, Romanella Spumante is embellished with a fine and evanescent perlage; the aroma is fine and evanescent; the taste is harmonious and lively, with a taste from brut to extradry. Further specifications on organoleptic characteristics can be found in the product specification.

Grape production area

The production area is located in central Lazio, in the province of Rome.

Specificity and historical notes

Roman viticulture, existing since the first years of life of the city, is borrowed from the Etruscans and has known its improvement since the second century B.C.