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Cesanese
Cesanese is an ancient red wine grape that originates from and is primarily grown in the Cesanese Comune area of the Lazio region around Rome. It is also grown in several other parts of Italy, notably in Tuscany and Umbria and is mostly used in the production of still red wines with bright fruit characters and some earthy overtones.
Notable regions
Cesanese is indigenous to the Lazio region of Italy where it covers much of the hilly land to the south of Rome that overlook the Sacco and Aniene river valleys. It is also particularly well-known in the province of Frosinone, where it is the most widely planted grape variety.
The grape is also grown in smaller amounts in the Tuscany, Umbria, Abruzzo and Molise regions, where it is used to produce medium-bodied and elegant red wines
Characteristics
Cesanese wines are known for their medium to full bodied and elegant profile, with medium acidity.
The grape produces high-alcohol and tannic wines with intense fruit flavours of black cherry, plum, and blackberry. Other can include meaty and game flavours with some oak notes of vanilla.