January 14, 2023

Wine Enthusiast

Lazio winemakers are raising their wines’ prestige to that of the once sought-after wines of ancient Rome by reclaiming their mastery of native grapes and innovative practices. Rediscovering indigenous varieties is happening not only in Lazio but all over Italy. There is much to discover in a country with over 2000 grape varieties. Still, three little-known indigenous grapes are taking center stage in the rapidly improving Roman wine market: Bellone, Nero Buono, and Cesanese.