Brigante Vigneti & Cantina

In Cirò, on Calabria's Ionian coast, Brigante manages the entire production chain: cultivating Gaglioppo and other regional red grapes, vinifying, bottling, and distributing without intermediaries. FIVI certification and three generations of work ensure continuity for two contiguous denominations, Cirò DOC and Melissa DOC, both interpreted through the lens of the region's flagship grape. The reds reach up to the Riserva category, finding their signature in the minerality of Gaglioppo, with a minimum alcohol content of 12.5%: structure, tannin, and an earthy imprint that the South imparts when vines thrive on these soils. This profile challenges any prejudice about easy-drinking southern reds, asserting complexity and aging potential. The cellar is open for visits: it's worth stopping to taste Cirò and Melissa side-by-side, discovering firsthand how two neighboring denominations can share the same grape yet speak with distinct accents.

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