Frusinate IGT is an appellation in Lazio, Italy.
Growers build the wines around Passerina, filling out the blend with Sangiovese, Syrah, Olivella and Lecinaro, plus one more.
Vines root into alluvial, limestone and marl.
The climate is mediterranean, running altitude-moderated and temperate.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains, riverside and valley floor.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light and refreshing and perfect for warm weather.
Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta dishes with tomato sauce, creamy cheeses and seafood.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 2 to 5 years.
In the glass.
Rosé: Light and refreshing, Perfect for warm weather.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Abbia Nova 'Berlame' Rosato del Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
- Abbia Nova 'San Giovanni' Passerina del Frusinate, Lazio, Italy
- Abbia Nova 'Senza Vandalismi' Passerina del Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
- Alberto Giacobbe 'Duchessa' Passerina del Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
- Alberto Giacobbe 'Maddalena' Passerina del Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
- Carlo Noro 'Costafredda' Passerina Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
- Casale della Ioria Colle Bianco Passerina del Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
- Corte dei Papi Passerina del Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Pasta dishes with tomato sauce
- Creamy cheeses
- Seafood
- Spicy dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 2 to 5 years.
Nearby regions.
Frusinate IGT: common questions
01.What grapes is Frusinate IGT known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Frusinate IGT make?+
03.Where is Frusinate IGT?+
04.What food goes with Frusinate IGT wine?+
05.How long does Frusinate IGT wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Lazio guide.