Region: Calabria
History: Established as a DOC in 1994
Vineyard Area: 6 ha / 15 acres (2013, V)
Production: 200 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 1,950 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Gewürztraminer
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Maximum 50% Gewürztraminer (aka Traminer Aromatico); maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 10% Pinot Bianco; maximum 10% Welschriesling; maximum 45% OAWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Maximum 60% Aglianico; maximum 20% Magliocco; maximum 20% Marcigliana Nera; maximum 45% OARG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Maximum 60% Aglianico; maximum 20% Magliocco; maximum 20% Marcigliana Nera; maximum 45% OARG
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Rosato; 11.5% for Rosso
- Aging: For all wines, minimum approx. 2–3 months (ERD = January 1, V+1)
