DOC · since 2024
Cirò Classico
Wine · PDO · 2 municipalities
Recognized in 2024, the Cirò Classico PDO distinguishes itself from broader regional wines by restricting grape sourcing strictly to its historic heartland: the two Calabrian municipalities of Cirò and Cirò Marina. These red wines must feature at least 80% Gaglioppo, limiting any supplemental blending of specific alternative varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot to a maximum of 10%. With a maximum yield of 11.5 tonnes per hectare and a minimum alcohol content of 12.0% vol, the resulting wines show a ruby-red hue with violet reflections, developing a dry, warm, and velvety character as they age into garnet-toned riserva bottlings.
Gaglioppo 80%12% vol min115 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- ruby red, more or less intense, with violet reflections, tending towards garnet in the riserva wines
- Taste
- dry, full-bodied, warm, harmonious, becoming velvety with aging
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cirò Classico produced?
- Cirò Classico is produced in 2 municipalities in Calabria, Italy: Cirò, Cirò Marina.
- What grape is Cirò Classico made from?
- Cirò Classico is made from Gaglioppo (min 80%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa idonei alla coltivazione in Calabria (esclusi Barbera, Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot oltre il 10%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Cirò Classico?
- The minimum alcohol content of Cirò Classico is 12% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.