Region: Calabria
History: Established in 1995
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria
- Varietals (Ro): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
- Novello (Rosato, rosato varietals)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria
- Varietals (Rd): Minimum 85% any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Communes of Calanna, Campo Calabro, Fiumara, and Villa San Giovanni, and part of Reggio Calabria in the province of Reggio di Calabria
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Novello; 12.0% for Rosato and Rosso
- Aging: No minimums specified
