Cesanese del Piglio DOCG

Made from minimum 90% Cesanese d'Affile and/or Cesanese Comune. Produced as dry, amabile, or dolce. The dry versions offer sour cherry, wild herbs, and spice with moderate tannins. An important step in restoring Lazio's reputation for quality reds.

Cesanese del Piglio's history begins in the Piglio area of Lazio, where Cesanese has been cultivated for centuries. The region's unique terroir—volcanic and calcareous soils, Mediterranean climate, and hilly terrain—creates Cesanese with distinctive elegance and aromatic character. The appellation received formal recognition in 1973 as DOC, then elevation to DOCG in 2008, codifying the production zone in the Piglio area and quality standards. Cesanese del Piglio's distinctive character comes from the region's unique terroir—volcanic and calcareous soils—which creates Cesanese with elegance and aromatic character. The wine's international reputation grew in the 2000s-2010s, when it became recognized as one of Lazio's finest reds, celebrated for its elegance and quality. Today, Cesanese del Piglio represents one of Lazio's most distinctive red wines, with the wine's elegance and aromatic character making it perfect for refined cuisine.

Cesanese del Piglio production follows DOCG regulations. The wine must contain minimum 90% Cesanese, with up to 10% other authorized red varieties. Harvest typically occurs in late September to early October, when Cesanese has achieved optimal ripeness. The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed and crushed before transfer to fermentation vessels. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures (25-28°C) with maceration on skins for 10-15 days, preserving aromatic intensity. The wine must age minimum 1 year before release, with Riserva requiring 2 years minimum aging (12 months in wood). Traditional producers favor large Slavonian oak botti, while modernists may use French barriques. The wine must achieve minimum 12% alcohol (12.5% for Riserva) and pass quality controls. The wine's elegance and aromatic character come from the region's unique terroir—volcanic and calcareous soils—which creates Cesanese with distinctive character.

Cesanese del Piglio represents Lazio's winemaking tradition, a wine that demonstrates the region's capacity for producing elegant, aromatic reds. In Lazio homes and restaurants, Cesanese del Piglio flows at refined meals, its elegance and aromatic character making it a prized wine. For Lazio residents, Cesanese del Piglio represents the region's unique terroir, a wine that honors Cesanese tradition while expressing the Piglio area's distinctive character.