Region: Lazio
History: Established as a DOC in 1973
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cesanese
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdSw): Minimum 90% Cesanese di Affile + OARG
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 9.0% for Rosso dolce; 12.5% for Rosso secco; 13.0% for Riserva
- Residual sugar: Minimum 45 g/l (4.5%) for Rosso dolce
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 8 months (ERD = July 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 24 months, including 6 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+2)
