Cesanese di Olevano Romano
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Quaternary volcanic rocks, rich in nutrients, overlie older formations and constitute the most prized agricultural substrate. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Vineyards on the Monti Simbruini between 211 and 571 m a.s.l., with predominantly west and south-west aspects, in the upper Sacco valley.
- Temperate climate with very high annual rainfall (1,431–1,606 mm) and no summer drought (summer rainfall 123–160 mm).
Human factors
- Viticulture in the zone is documented from Roman times; by 1364 the Statuta Olibani already regulated vineyards, harvest, and wine trade.
Product characteristics
- Ruby red in colour with violet highlights; on the palate dry, full-bodied, soft, and harmonious. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Terroir / wine link
- Quaternary volcanic rocks from the Vulcano Laziale (scorie, pumice, cineriti) impart a wealth of nutrients to the vineyard soils.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0699