Cesanese di Affile is an Italian wine grape variety that has been cultivated for centuries in the Lazio region. Primarily grown in the province of Rome, the grape is known for producing red wines with deep color, light to medium body and moderate acidity.
A wine produced from Cesanese di Affile is often characterized by its rich, aromatic nose with hints of ripe dark fruits, herbs and spices, and occasionally floral notes. It also often exhibits flavors of plum, blackberry, and cherry, with earthy or mineral undertones due to the volcanic soils where it is typically grown.
The Cesanese di Affile grape is notably used to produce the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) wine 'Cesanese di Affile', a single varietal red wine which gained its DOC status in 2003.
Moreover, Cesanese di Affile is believed to be superior to the more widespread Cesanese Comune variety and is considered to yield more structured, age-worthy wines. It has been noted by several wine experts for its potential to produce quality wines, given proper vineyard management and winemaking practices.
However, despite its favorable qualities, Cesanese di Affile remains relatively obscure on the global wine scene, in part due to limited production and distribution outside of Italy.
