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Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

The traditional sweet version of Frascati, made from late harvested or lightly dried Malvasia. It is gentle rather than unctuous: apricot, candied citrus, honey, chamomile and a touch of Malvasia's grapey musk, with soft acid and a clean finish. Romans drink it with biscotti and ciambelline. Production is small and it rarely leaves Lazio.

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Fontana Candida
Cannellino di Frascati
The big Frascati house's version, 500 ml, apricot and honey, soft and simple; the only one with any US presence.
$18 to $25Wine-Searcher
Casale Marchese
Cannellino di Frascati
Historic family estate in Frascati; more honeyed and floral, mostly sold in Italy.
$18 to $24Wine-Searcher
Villa Simone
Cannellino di Frascati
Quality focused estate in Monte Porzio Catone; candied orange and chamomile with better acidity than most.
$20 to $28Wine-Searcher