The Enogastronomic System

Delicious foods and traditional local products that conserve the tastes of the past, accompanied by excellent wines, whose production has it roots in the black volcanic earth of the territorial district. These are the essential components of a unique culinary traditional, that communicate the simplicity and genuinity of the local people.

The porchetta of Ariccia: a product with a mysterious and unique recipe which can only be tasted in the characteristic fraschette (inns) in the area of the Colline Romane.

The cheeses: known above all are those made from sheep’s milk, often produced using artesian techniques that have a genuine taste.

Bakery products: first among all breads is that of Genzano, the first in Europe to have attained I.G.T. recognition; excellent are the biscuits, crusts and ring shaped wine biscuits (ciambelline) and the famous “pupazza” of Frascati.

The oil: the area is rich with olive groves that produce D.O.P. marked oil, a guaranty of its genuinity and local origins.

The wines: certainly the wines of this area are the most famous amongst the various traditional food products typical to the district. There are 11 D.O.C. wines: Zagarolo Doc, Montecompatri-Colonna Doc, Frascati Doc, Marino Doc, Colli Albani Doc, Colli Lanuvini doc, Velletri Doc, Cesanese di Olevano Romano Doc, Genazzano Doc, Castelli Romani D.O.C., Cori D.O.C.. not to be forgotten are the numerous production of table wines and IGT.

The agricultural and organic products: famous is the cultivation of strawberries from Nemi, the peaches from Castel Gandolfo, the numerous eating grapes, the Bellegra figs, the kiwis and artichokes from Velletri. The structure of the territory and the presence of numerous forest areas, render the production of chestnuts and porcini mushrooms rich and sumptuous. What more can one say…? The Colline Romane offers a pleasant stay and we await your presence in a celebration that lasts 365 days a year!