ALONG THE WINE ROAD OF TUSCIA TASTING SOME EXCELLENT WINES
Another famous and much-appreciated wine of this area is "Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC", the 1st bottle, central pic, which is produced in the areas around Montefiascone, Bolsena, San Lorenzo Nuovo, Gradoli, and Grotte di Castro. This clear and brilliant white wine features a full-bodied and harmonic flavor, and it is made from Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca Toscana, and Rossetto grapes. The unusual name of this wine comes from a legend that dates back to the 12th century. According to this, in 1111, bishop Johannes Defuk was traveling to Rome, and since he was a great wine lover, he used to send his servant ahead, asking him to detect places where good wines were served. The servant had to write "est" (Latin for "there is") if he found a good wine. So, when he got to Montefiascone and tasted the wine, he was so surprised about its goodness that he wrote "est" three times with six exclamation marks!
Finally, do not miss "Cannaiola DOC", the 2nd bottle, central pic, the tasteful wines of Tuscia produced in the small town of Marta. The grape Cannaiolo Nero is the main source of this wine, which is usually produced in limited quantities. It is a very complex wine, suitable for the most expert wine tasters. Its color is intense ruby red, it has a fruity and floral aroma, with scents of cherry, blackberry, and rose, and a full-bodied, fresh, and slightly sweet flavor.
Read more about Tuscia and its Etruscan evidence
Departure: Montefiascone
Arrival: Graffignano
Length: Km 105
Some pictures of Tuscia and the Wine Road of Tuscia:
Montefiascone pic n°1; Vineyard in Tuscia pic n°2; Marta pic n°3; Grotte di Castro pic n°4; Gradoli pic n°5;
Wine Tasting Cellar pic n°6;
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Tour: Along the Wine Road of Tuscia tasting some excellent wines
Category: Food & Wine
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Location: Countryside
Region: Latium , Italy
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