Region: Calabria
History: Established in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Ansonica, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Guardavalle, Guarnaccia, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Pecorello, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico), Zibibbo
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria
- Novello (Rosso)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (WhSw): Minimum 85% Montonico Bianco + OANWG
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Numerous communes in the province of Reggio Calabria
- Grapes for Passito must be dried on or off the vine to achieve a minimum sugar level of 14.0% (140 g/l)
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Rosato and Novello; 11.5% for Rosso; 15.0% potential for Passito
- Aging: No minimums specified
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