The area of Zagarolo is perfect for white grapes and is the production area of Zagarolo DOC Wines. Zagarolo has a volcanic soil and many cellars are dug into the tuff stone.
The denomination of controlled origin Zagarolo is reserved for white wine, also of the superior type, which meets the conditions and requirements established in the specification for production. The grapes of Zagarolo DOC are Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia del lazio, Trebbiano toscano Verde e Giallo, Bellone e Bombino Bianco.
The presence of viticulture in Zagarolo dates back to Roman times. The Statutes of the Community of Zagarolo, issued on July 31, 1552, contain numerous chapters that established the areas to be used as vineyards, the methods for determining the harvesting period and regulating trade some wine.
Over the centuries, viticulture has maintained the role of prince culture of the territory, up to current events, as evidenced by the Grape Festival, which takes place every year in Zagarolo.
Thanks to their peculiarities, there are numerous acknowledgments that have received and continue to obtain the Zagarolo DOC wines both locally, nationally and internationally.
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