The 2017 Frascati Superiore Vigneto Santa Teresa is 70% Malvasia Puntinata del Lazio, 10% Malvasia di Candia, 10% Trebbiano and 10% Greco. Some of the grapes, such as the Trebbiano and the Greco, are fermented in a straightforward manner off the skins. But all the Malvasia grapes see about 12 hours of skin maceration. This is a good choice for appetizers on the porch or up on the terrace. Easy citrus and peach aromas keep the palate refreshed. Some 70,000 bottles were made.

The 2012 Frascati Superiore Vigneto Santa Teresa is a fresh and crisp white wine that would taste great with fried finger foods or appetizers. It delivers lime, lemon curd, honeydew melon and fragrant peach blossom. There is noticeable sweetness in the mouth. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2014. Importer: Banfi Vintners; www.banfivintners.com

Here’s a bigger and more sophisticated vineyard-designate expression of Frascati: Malvasia is blended with Trebbiano and Greco to produce an easy-drinking and fruit-driven wine from Lazio that pairs perfectly with appetizers.——M.L.(5/1/2009)—— 86