Last August, Roma Capitale and Iter Vitis - a prestigious international association specialised in wine tourism - signed a collaboration agreement that envisages the elaboration of a study to identify areas and strategies for the valorisation of a circuit of urban vineyards to be implemented both for educational purposes for the citizens and to promote the Capitoline wine-growing industry internationally, wine tourism itineraries and the protection of the European wine-growing landscape as an intangible asset of high value.
And it is precisely thanks to the recently signed memorandum of understanding that Rome has been awarded a prize by Iter Vitis for ‘Roma Mater Vinorum’, the project that supports the capital's historical wine-growing heritage in the reintroduction of vineyards in the city.
The Capitoline Administration, therefore, in collaboration with universities and agricultural institutes, will carry out ampelographic research to study the characteristics of the organs of the vine, including the shape and colour of the grapes, the bunch and the leaves of the varieties. Based on the findings, ideal areas can thus be identified to accommodate six small urban vineyards, the installation of which will be vital to promote Rome's traditions, strengthen the network of local wineries and wine shops, and develop a cultural and sustainable tourist route.
The heterogeneous and articulated plan will go through several implementation phases: the formation of a committee to ensure its scientific and cultural accuracy; the mapping of the city's historic vineyards; and the selection of six vineyards for replanting.
The vineyards will then be integrated with sites, places and events of cultural interest for wine tourism routes and placed alongside the iconic Roman itineraries.
The ancient planting systems described by Latin sources will finally be reproduced and become part of the Capitoline wine heritage, further enhancing Rome's millenary history.
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