Monteporzio Catone (Frascati – Rome): “…climate: we had good rainfall in springtime, a warm summer, a warm and dry autumn. Life cycle of vines was very even. Clusters were perfect: excellent ripening, alcohol percentage and phenolic ripening. Yield is 5% lower than other vintages. Forecast for 2006 wines: wines suitable for long ageing and with excellent structure …” (Lorenzo Costantini of Azienda Agricola Piero Costantini – Villa Simone)