{"id":23817,"date":"2025-03-16T19:57:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T18:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/wines-from-the-vine-cesanese\/"},"modified":"2025-03-16T19:57:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T18:57:20","slug":"grape-cesanese-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/grape-cesanese-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cesanese Grape"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cesanese, a historic black grape of Lazio (Frosinone\/Rome), stars in Cesanese del Piglio DOC. Roman-era origins; name possibly linked to \u201cCaesar.\u201d Medium-large clusters with thick-skinned berries. <\/p>\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\n

Deep ruby-violet hues when young. Aromas evolve from blackberry\/sour cherry to tobacco\/cocoa. Structured palate with robust tannins. <\/p>\n

Pairings<\/h2>\n

Roman classics like abbacchio lamb or amatriciana pasta. <\/p>\n

Curiosities<\/h2>\n

Once called \u201cthe Popes\u2019 wine,\u201d now thrives on volcanic soils.<\/p>\n

Our Cesanese Wines<\/h2>\n