Territory

Territory

Places of millennial tradition

to the south-east of Rome, but still in sight of the Capital and the sea, rises an isolated group of volcanic hills whose slopes are cloaked in splendid vineyards. The small villages clinging to the sides of hills or on the summits of the reliefs are called the Castelli Romani (Roman Castles), in memory of the ancient manor houses. The history of these hills is more ancient than Rome because, according to tradition, the founders of the future “caput mundi” (capital of the world) came from Alba Longa. And the Romans return there often because, outside the walls of the eternal city, they make a joyful tribute to the realm of Bacchus.

The territory of the Castelli Romani is an area formed by the collapse of the Laziale Volcano hundreds of thousands of years ago, and the soils are composed of erupted material. The heights rise through the 14 villages of the Castelli, and range from 280m to the 956m above sea level of Maschio delle Faete in Rocca di Papa, with a surface area of 435 square kilometres, covered with woods, olive groves and vineyards. Within this area are two regional parks: the Park of the Appia and the Park of the Castelli Romani, which protect the cultivated areas.

MICROCLIMATE

Aroma and freshness from the Romans Castles

The hills where the vines grow have a sandstone and marl nature, being of volcanic origin. The soils most suited to the cultivation of vines are found on the hilly slopes of the reliefs, which present permeable and well-structured soils, essentially lava and tuff. The soils of the Romans Castles, being rich in potassium and phosphorus, confer aroma to the grapes and freshness to the wines.

The climate is temperate, with pronounced temperature excursions and low rainfall, characterised by frequent thunderstorms. The presence of the two lakes is fundamental and, together with the volcanic traits of the terrain, create a unique microclimate that is perfect for the cultivation of high quality wines.

Vinea Domini the nobles of Lazio

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