Cesanese di Affile
CESANESE OF AFFILE (DOC)
Vine, used to make this excellent red wine, whose qualities were praised as early as the 17th century, it covers the territories of the municipalities of Afille and Roiate located in the province of Rome and the green mountain surroundings of Arcinazzo, lying at a height of approx 600 meters above sea level.m.
Cesanese di Affile wine is produced almost exclusively from the variety of the same name, which is a local clone of the Cesanese Comune strain, which is also allowed in a mixture of grapevines. Production specification, remaining faithful to the local tradition, provides for the possibility of using small amounts of light-colored grapes, mainly to increase the acidity of the wine and give it a more interesting aroma.
In the tradition of the Roman inn, which is still alive, wino Cesanese of Affile, next to Olevano wine, he experiences a moment of glory at the beginning of each year. It is then widely awaited, and then snapped up by customers, who prefer its sweet or sweet version, which are combined with the most traditional dishes of the local cuisine.