Calabria

Question 1

What’s about Calabria region?

Answer 1

It is known as the foot of Italy, is not renowned for its wine but has some good quality wines

no DOCG in the region yet

Question 2

What styles of wines are produced under Ciró DOC?

Answer 2

•Bianco
•Rosato
•Rosso
•Rosso Superiore
•Rosso Superiore Riserva
•Rosso Classico
•Rosso Classico Superiore
•Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva

Question 3

What is the bianco of Ciró DOC?

Answer 3

•dry white wines
•min 80% Greco Bianco
•max 20% other white varieties approved for production in Calabria
•min alcohol 11% abv

Question 4

What is the rosso of Ciró DOC?

Answer 4

•dry red wines, can have Superiore, Superiore Riserva, Classico, Classico Superiore, Classico Superiore Riserva
•min 80% Gaglioppo
•max 20% other red varieties approved for production in Calabria including (max 10% combined Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot)
•min alcohol 12.5% abv
•max residual sugar 4 g/L
•wines can be released on June 1 after harvest year

SUPERIORE
•min alcohol 13.5% abv

RISERVA
•min aging 2 years from Jan 1 after harvest year

Question 5

What is Greco di Bianco DOC?

Answer 5

•sweet white wines made from passito method
•min 95% Greco Bianco
•max 5% other white varieties approved for production in Calabria
•min alcohol 17% abv potential (14% acquired)