Cesanese of Olevano Romano
CESANESE DI OLEVANO ROMANO (DOC)
The Cesanese di Olevano Romano wine is made in the mountainous areas of Arcinazzo, which lie south of the Cesanese di Affile wine-producing area.
The small commune of Olevano Romano, located in the very center of the production area there, maybe not well known in Italy, but has long been highly appreciated by foreigners, and especially by the Germans, who discovered this town thanks to the paintings of the Tyrolean artist Koch. This is what his works did, that Olevano Romano is considered a must-see for all art lovers. Old oak forest, that surrounds the city, known as La Serpentara, belongs to the Prussian Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin, and Baldi Hill and its village are owned by the Bonn Academy of Fine Arts.
The Cesanese di Olevano Romano wine is made almost exclusively from vines of the Cesanese di Affile variety, 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 Olevano Romano, next to Affile 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.