Region: Calabria
History: Established as a DOC in 1979
Vineyard Area: 1 ha / 2 acres (2013, V)
Production: None (total 2013/14, V); no wine bottled in last 4 years
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Gaglioppo, Malvasia Nera, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nocera
Styles and Wine Composition:
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): 40–60% Gaglioppo; maximum 60% Malvasia Nera, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, and/or Nocera; maximum 35% Greco Bianco and/or Malvasia
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 40–60% Gaglioppo; maximum 60% Malvasia Nera, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, and/or Nocera; maximum 35% Greco Bianco and/or Malvasia
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.0%
- Aging: No minimums specified
