This wine is produced with Gaglioppo, a native vine from Calabria of probable Greek origin, with a strong presence in the Crotone province or in the Cirò range. The Gaglioppo vine is the most widespread varietal in Calabria, where it is a major component of all the region’s DOC red wines, the most significant being red Cirò.
Monovarietal wine have a more or less intense ruby color, rather tannic and austere. Ageing yields very refined and elegant wine.
Gaglioppo
The grapes, left to mature on the hills until the second half of October, are carefully selected. It follows long maceration on the skins.
In oak barrels for 12 months in order to achieve an elegant and smooth wine.
Alcohol content: 14 % vol.
Ruby red in color, it boasts elegant perfumes of wild cherry and plums, with subtle notes of spices and vanilla. The flavor is full, smooth and delicately tannic.
Excellent with game, roast and braised meat.
Serving temperature 18°C
75 cl