Tasting of Native Wines at Tenuta di Pietra Porzia in Frascati

Do you want to escape for a moment from the crowded streets of the Capital city? Book this wine experience at Tenuta di Pietra Porzia and you'll find yourself in a peaceful location, surrounded by nature, not too far from Rome. 

The Pietra Porzia Estate extends over an area of 57 acres with vineyards and olive groves. At just 18 Km from Rome, in the Castelli Romani area, the winery boasts 47 acres of vineyards for the production of Frascati and Castelli Romani wine and 10 acres of olive groves producing extra virgin oil.

History here began in 496 a.C.: in a large amphitheater with Lake Regillo in the center, Romans and Latins face each other in a hard battle. Today the perfectly aligned vineyard rows occupy the first hills and the ancient Regillo lake. The vineyard is planted with old vines of Malvasia di Candia, Trebbiano Toscano, Greco and Bombino used for Frascati DOC; Montepulciano, Merlot and Lecinaro used for Castelli Romani Red Wine.

Choosing this wine tasting experience you will be welcomed at the estate and follow a tour of the historic winery and cellar, with an explanation of the wine-making process. These are the wines that you will taste:

- IGT Lazio Bianco Malvasia Del Lazio
- IGT Lazio Rosso Lecinaro
- IGT Lazio Rosso Raspato

The tasting will be accompanied by bread with the estate's olive oil and some biscuits.

At the end of the tasting, you will also visit the old cellar where you'll be able to see the ancient caves! The old cellar consists of several tunnels for a total of 400 meters, hollowed into the tuff at a depth of 10 meters, around 2000 years ago. In the galleries, some niches hold 120 wine barrels of 100 kg each. A careful refurbishing has integrally restored the cellar, nowadays dedicated to visits and tasting.

History, food and wine heritage and relaxation are waiting for you here in Frascati!