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Cantine MALENA FRANCESCO
Cirò Marina · Province of Crotone · Calabria
🏡 Tastings & visitsCirò DOCMelissa DOC
Cantine Malena Francesco operates from Cirò Marina, where over a century of winemaking unfolds across Calabria's historic vineyards. The estate specializes in Cirò DOC and Melissa DOC wines, anchored by the Gaglioppo grape—a regional cornerstone that defines both designations. Four generations have stewarded these Mediterranean parcels, balancing ancestral methods with contemporary production. The winery welcomes visitors for tastings, offering direct access to a range that spans crisp Melissa whites through robust Cirò superiore riserva bottles exceeding 12% alcohol.
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Cirò
Grapes: Gaglioppo ≥80%, altri vitigni a bacca rossa idonei alla coltivazione in Calabria (esclusi Barbera, Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot oltre il 10%)Styles: Red · superiore · superiore riserva · Rosé · WhiteMin. alcohol: 12%
Melissa
Grapes: Gaglioppo ≥75%, Greco nero, Greco bianco, Trebbiano toscano, Malvasia bianca ≥5%Styles: White · Red · superioreMin. alcohol: 12.5%