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From Volcano to Glass: Lazio’s Soils and the Wines Born from the Sea
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Lazio is one of the most extraordinary wine regions in Italy.
Here, ancient volcanoes and the Mediterranean Sea meet, creating a unique terroir that gives birth to wines with deep mineral character, freshness, and soul.
At Fabullus Rome, we select wines that tell this story — wines shaped by fire, stone, wind, and salt. This is a journey from volcano to glass, from the hills of Lazio to the waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Volcanic Soils: Wines Born from Fire
Much of Lazio rests on ancient volcanic ground.
Areas like Colli Albani, Viterbo, and Castelli Romani were formed by eruptions thousands of years ago, leaving behind soils rich in basalt, ash, and minerals.
These volcanic soils give wines a distinctive character:
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High minerality
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Natural freshness
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Saline and smoky notes
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Long aging potential
Vines growing on volcanic land must struggle to survive. Their roots go deep into the rock to find water and nutrients, concentrating flavors inside each grape. The result is wines that feel alive — intense, complex, and deeply connected to the land.
The Taste of Stone and Energy
Volcanic wines from Lazio are often described as “nervous” and “electric.”
They do not feel heavy. Instead, they carry tension, brightness, and a vibrating mineral backbone.
Whether it is a Malvasia, a Trebbiano, or a local red variety, volcanic terroir gives the wine a signature:
a taste that feels like wet stone, ash, and sunlight.
At Fabullus, these are the wines that speak softly but leave a lasting impression.
Wines Born from the Sea
Along Lazio’s coast — from Circeo to Terracina, from Ponza to the Roman shoreline — vineyards breathe salty air every day.
The sea influences these wines in powerful ways:
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Cooler temperatures
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Constant sea breezes
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Higher natural acidity
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Aromas of citrus, herbs, and iodine
The vines are washed by wind and light, creating grapes that produce wines that are fresh, clean, and incredibly drinkable.
These wines taste like the Mediterranean:
bright, alive, and full of energy.
Salt, Sun, and Wine
Coastal wines from Lazio often have a subtle salty note on the finish — a reminder that the sea is never far away.
They are perfect with seafood, simple dishes, and long conversations.
These are wines made not for power, but for pleasure, balance, and clarity.
Why Terroir Matters at Fabullus Rome
At Fabullus Rome wine cellar, we do not choose wines only by label or reputation.
We choose them by place.
Volcanic soils and coastal winds create wines that cannot be copied anywhere else in the world. Each bottle is a map — a liquid expression of Lazio’s land, history, and natural forces.
When you drink a wine from Fabullus, you are not just drinking grapes.
You are tasting fire, stone, wind, and sea.
Visit Fabullus Rome
If you want to explore the true terroirs of Lazio, our cellar is your starting point.
Discover volcanic wines, coastal bottles, and natural producers who let the land speak through their wine.
Fabullus Rome — where the land meets the glass.