Should Frascati Be Chilled?
The Wine Is a Bright Straw Color with a Strong Flowery Smell and Dry, Sapid Flavor. It Is Best Served Chilled in Crystal Goblets and Drunk Aside a Roasted...
The wine is a bright straw color with a strong flowery smell and dry, sapid flavor. It is best served chilled in crystal goblets and drunk aside a roasted spring lamb or oxtail 'vaccinara', both classic Roman dishes. When the alcohol level of the wine reaches 12° it can be classed as 'Superior' or 'Superiore'.
Is Frascati wine dry or sweet?
Frascati, under DOC laws, is made in either a dry or a sweet style and either still or in a Spumante (sparkling) style. The dry table wines are perhaps the most popular. They are labeled as Novello, Superiore, or Novello Superiore. The wines are made from at least 50% Malvasia biance di Candia grapes.
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Is Frascati worth visiting?
Frascati is a bustling little place with lots of cafe's and restaurants and Hotels. Cheaper than Rome and a great alternative. Street market held every first sunday of the month, worth a visit if you can get your timing right. Don't miss this Italian gem.
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