Grape · Red
Gaglioppo
Warm climate
About
Calabria's flagship red, ruler of the Cirò hills since Greek settlers planted the Ionian coast almost three thousand years ago. Pale in the glass but firm on the palate, it pairs rose and sour-cherry perfume with grippy, sun-warmed tannins and real freshness, a southern red that behaves like a northern one. Old bush vines and growers like Librandi and 'A Vita have turned it into one of southern Italy's quiet fine-wine stories.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Tannins
Firm
Acidity
Bright
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Charming young; serious Cirò Classico bottlings reward 8-15 years.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
grilled lambpasta with 'ndujaaged pecorinomushroom risottoroast pork