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Cesanese Lazio IGP wine — Poggio Le Volpi winery — Dionysus
Red

Cesanese Lazio IGP

by Poggio Le Volpi · Lazio, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesCesanese
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Poggio Le VolpiLazio, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

Cesanese is grown mainly around Olevano Romano on Mount Celeste in Lazio. References to the variety date to the 1400s.

Tasting profile

Velvety and luxurious, with a delicate aroma. Cesanese produces rich, deep and well-structured wines marked by pronounced tannins, bright fruit and earthy nuances.

Serving and pairing

Pair with red meat, game or medium-aged cheeses.