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 he town of Cori in Latina province is one of the many still undiscovered marvels of Italy. Situated on a spur of the Monti Lepini at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level, the community is still enclosed by cyclopean or Pelasgian walls that were erected in the 6th century BC. It also possesses numerous momentoes of the splendors of the Roman period, such as the temples of Hercules, Castor and Pollux and Minerva.The hilly character of the terrain surrounding Cori is particularly adapted to the cultivation of vines and olives, which have always been, as they still are, the principal agricultural resources of the zone. The wine that bears the town's name boasts an ancient tradition, although because of its limited production its reputation does not extend far beyond the area of output. The Rome market is big and rich but it is virtually saturated by the abundant supply of wines from the Castelli Romani. Cori Bianco contains a high percentage of Bellone grapes--up to 30 per cent. The variety is grown throughout Latium but it is usually employed in only small amounts in other wines. In the Cori Rosso, the classic Montepulciano and Cesanese--there are three Cesanese DOC wines in the region--are combined with Nero Buono di Cori, a variety that is probably native to the zone. It accounts for 20 to 40 per cent of the grape mixture.
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