Winery Fontana di PapaAntiche Tenute Ducato Dell'Ariccia Calathus
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The Antiche Tenute Ducato Dell'Ariccia Calathus of the Winery Fontana di Papa is in the top 0 of wines of Lazio.
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Discover the grape variety: Gouais
Lively, neutral dry whites with a pale golden robe and a taut, acidic palate, with understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Simple profile. Genetically the parent (with Pinot Noir) of many great varieties: Chardonnay, Aligoté, Gamay, Melon de Bourgogne, Riesling, etc. Today almost extinct, preserved for its exceptional genetic value in European variety collections. Historic white variety of Central Europe, ubiquitous in the Middle Ages.
Informations about the Winery Fontana di Papa
The Winery Fontana di Papa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Lazio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lazio
Two-millennia Roman vineyard, predominantly white on the volcanic soils of the Castelli Romani. Frascati DOC as figurehead: fresh, accessible whites based on Malvasia and Trebbiano, notes of green apple, white flowers and almond, slightly bitter finish. Also Bellone and Grechetto. Emblematic red: Cesanese del Piglio DOCG, fleshy with notes of ripe cherry, dry herbs and spice, round tannins.
The word of the wine: Thinning
Also known as green harvesting, the practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining bunches often gain weight.
