Region: Calabria
History: Established as a DOC in 1979
Vineyard Area: 29 ha / 72 acres (2013, V)
Production: 950 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 9,400 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Greco
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Gaglioppo
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): 80–95% Greco; 5–20% Malvasia and/or Trebbiano
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 75–95% Gaglioppo; 5–25% Greco, Greco Nero, Malvasia (Bianca), and/or Trebbiano
- Superiore (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Bianco; 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Superiore
- Aging: For Superiore, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)
