{"title":"Lazio | Natural Wine from Lazio","description":"\u003cp\u003eLazio, located in central Italy, is a region steeped in rich history and natural wine culture. Home to the bustling capital city of Rome, Lazio also boasts a vibrant wine scene that has captured the attention of wine enthusiasts worldwide. Lazio is also one of the oldest wine-producing regions in Italy. The region's winemaking heritage dates back to Roman times, and many vineyards still incorporate ancient winemaking techniques to this day. With its rich history and commitment to sustainable winemaking, Lazio continues to be a captivating destination for wine lovers seeking exceptional natural wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the popular natural wine producers in Lazio, notable names include Le Coste, La Villana, and Ortaccio. These esteemed wineries craft wines using indigenous grape varieties such as Malvasia, Trebbiano, and Cesanese, which thrive in the region's climate. Winemakers are drawn to Lazio for its unique terroir and favorable climate, which provide ideal conditions for grape cultivation. The region's volcanic soils impart a distinct mineral character to the wines, while the warm Mediterranean climate ensures ripeness and complexity in the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"monastero-trappiste-vitorchiano-coenobium-ruscum","title":"Monastero Trappiste Vitorchiano - Coenobium Ruscum 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoenobium Ruscum 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/en-pl\/collections\/monastero-trappiste-vitorchiano\"\u003eMonastero Trappiste Vitorchiano\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural wine made in Lazio with 45% \u003ca href=\"\/en-pl\/collections\/trebbiano\"\u003eTrebbiano\u003c\/a\u003e, 35% \u003ca href=\"\/en-pl\/collections\/malvasia\"\u003eMalvasia\u003c\/a\u003e and 20% \u003ca href=\"\/en-pl\/collections\/verdicchio\"\u003eVerdicchio\u003c\/a\u003e grapes. This white wine is grown and vinified by nuns in a monastary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis orange wine will have floral touches, nice aromatics and a slight tannic grip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Monastero Trappiste Vitorchiano - natural wines made by nuns!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmid Lazio’s volcanic tufa soils, the Cistercian Trappist nuns of Vitorchiano treat winemaking as a form of liturgy. Guided by Giampiero Bea, they hand-tend decades-old vines, ferment with wild yeasts and bottle without frills. The result is “Coenobium,” an amber-tinged, skin-contact white, and “Benedic,” a savoury red—both rustic, quietly oxidative and as honest as the cloister that raises them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantine Sant'Ambroeus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28187657961572,"sku":"MORE0270NAT","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/products\/Monache_trappiste_-_coenobium_ruscum.png?v=1570042242"},{"product_id":"monastero-trappiste-vitorchiano-benedic","title":"Monastero Trappiste Vitorchiano - Benedic 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenedic 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/en-pl\/collections\/monastero-trappiste-vitorchiano\"\u003eMonastero Trappiste Vitorchiano\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural red wine made in Lazio with \u003ca href=\"\/en-pl\/collections\/sangiovese\"\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-pl\/collections\/ciliegiolo\"\u003eCiliegiolo\u003c\/a\u003e grapes. The wine is made by Italian nuns, guided by natural winemaker \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGiampiero Bea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes of Benedic 2020 from American wine importer Rosenthal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The sisters produce a scant amount of red wine: a charming blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo called “Benedic.” Despite a two-week maceration, “Benedic” is typically a beautifully pale, translucent wine. Registering just 11% alcohol, its color is calm, soft, and almost coppery—one can sense its gentle nature just from looking at it. A pure, honest nose of red licorice, dried leaves, and fresh pipe tobacco introduces an ethereal caress of a palate with almost no detectable tannins. “Benedic” is a pretty, tasty, plain-speaking wine with no makeup and no pretension, and its softly floral edge puts one in the mind of springtime\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Monastero Trappiste Vitorchiano - natural wines made by nuns!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmid Lazio’s volcanic tufa soils, the Cistercian Trappist nuns of Vitorchiano treat winemaking as a form of liturgy. Guided by Giampiero Bea, they hand-tend decades-old vines, ferment with wild yeasts and bottle without frills. 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This serious white wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/en-pl\/collections\/passerina-del-frusinate\"\u003ePasserina del Frusinate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-pl\/collections\/passerina-del-frusinate\"\u003eMalvasia\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, cultivated in the region of Civitella. This 11.5% wine is aged in cement tanks as well as stainless steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo our knowledge, this wine does not have any added sulphites but this needs verification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantine Sant'Ambroeus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54828757844236,"sku":"MORE-5613-SKU","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/monocromo.png?v=1783755848"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/collections\/Lazio.png?v=1783681888","url":"https:\/\/morenaturalwine.com\/en-pl\/collections\/lazio.oembed","provider":"MORE Natural Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}