Italy — wine

Frascati

Castelli Romani volcanic hillside DOC southeast of Rome; Malvasia and Trebbiano white wines from ancient volcanic soils; quality revolution underway after decades of bulk wine reputation.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Volcanic soil freshness preserved even in warm year; aromatic and mineral.
2021 Cool season; lean and fresh with classic Malvasia florality.
2020 Excellent quality vintage; artisan producers deliver wines to be proud of.
2019 Warm with good ripeness; best Frascati in recent years from top producers.
2018 Standard vintage; good everyday drinking from reliable estates.