Region: Calabria
History: Established in 1995
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:
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria (maximum 15% white varieties)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria (maximum 15% white varieties)
- Novello (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Communes of Bova, Bova Marina, Brancaleone, Condofuri, Palizzi, and Staiti in the province of Reggio Calabria
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Novello; 13.0% for Rosato and Rosso
- Aging: No minimums specified
