Frascati (Italy)
Frascati is an Italian white wine from Frascati in Lazio, south-east of Rome.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pomegranate |
 Flowers |
 Almonds |
 Mineral |
Citrus and Apple are typical for Frascati flavors.
With Floral aromas, hints of bitter Almond and Minerals.
Profile
Frascati is light, dry, and crispy:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - Low | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Salad |
 Seafood |
 Fish |
 Pasta |
 Spaghetti |
 Chips |
 Soft Cheese |
Seafood |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Ham |
Frascati pairs best with Seafood, Fried Fish, and Fried Chicken.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti. Lazio Cuisine.
Pasta Dishes (with Cheese). Lentil Soup.
Green Salad with Lemon Acid Vinaigrette.
Seafood. Mussels. Garlic Prawns.
Light Salads with Crab, Shrimps, or Prawns.
Grilled or Fried White Fish. Sea Bass.
Fried Chicken. French Fries.
Cheese:
Sheep Cheese.
Soft Cheese. Washed-Rind Cheeses.
Lazio Specialities:
Bucatini all' Amatriciana (pasta with cured pork meat sauce).
Spaghetti Carbonara (egg and bacon sauce).
Cacio e Pepe (Roman cheese and pepper sauce).
Saltimbocca alla Romana (veal rolls "jump in the mouth").
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
About Frascati
Frascati is made both dry and sweet, both still and sparkling.
The dry wines are labeled Novello, Superiore, or Novello Superiore.
They are made from minimum 50% Malvasia grapes, and up to 50% of other grapes like Trebbiano, Greco, Bellone, or Bombino.
Malvasia grapes add citrus. Trebbiano grapes add floral notes and acidity.
Some wines are acidic, some are floral, while others are fruity, depending on the grapes used.
The minerality comes from the volcanic soils of the Castelli Romani (Roman Casteles) area.
Frascati DOCG
Since 2011 there are 2 DOCG.
Frascati Superiore (dry). Minimun 70% Malvasia grapes. Minimum ABV 12%.
Cannelino di Frascati is a sweet wine made with botrytized grapes.
