Wine at the Table
Frascati
The short answer
Frascati is a white Italian wine from Lazio, made from Malvasia and Trebbiano. It tastes light, lemony, easy-drinking and pairs best with cacio e pepe, Roman antipasti and fried artichokes.
- Style
- Light, lemony, easy-drinking, Lazio
- Glass
- White wine glass at 46°F / 8°C
- Strength
- About 12% ABV
Where it comes from
The traditional white of the Castelli Romani hills just outside Rome.
What you need
- Grape: Malvasia and Trebbiano
- Region: Lazio
- Style: Light, lemony, easy-drinking
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 46°F / 8°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: cacio e pepe, Roman antipasti and fried artichokes.
- 03
Larry's tip. Rome's carafe wine. Order it with cacio e pepe.
Larry’s rule: Rome's carafe wine. Order it with cacio e pepe.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Frascati?
Frascati pairs well with cacio e pepe, Roman antipasti and fried artichokes.
What grape is Frascati made from?
Malvasia and Trebbiano, grown in Lazio.
What does Frascati taste like?
Light, lemony, easy-drinking.
What temperature should Frascati be served at?
About 46°F / 8°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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