Calabria

Question 1

What is the main red grape of Calabria?

Answer 1

Gaglioppo (gah-L’YEE’OHP-poh) Ruby color of moderate intensity with quite dusty tannins and often haunting aromas of roses. Genetically linked to Sangiovese

Question 2

What is the main DOC for the Gaglioppo grape in Calabria and the percentage required?

Answer 2

Cirò DOC min. 80% Gaglioppo
max. 20% other red varietals approved for production in Calabria including; max. 10% combined Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Merlot.

Question 3

What percentage of Calabrian wine is white?

Answer 3

less than 10%

Question 4

What is the main DOC for white wines in Calabria and what is the grape?

Answer 4

Greco dominated white wine production in Melissa DOC.

Question 5

What is made in Greco di Bianco DOC?

Answer 5

Strong, tangy, sweetly perfumed bianco passito wines from min 95% Greco grape. Made in Bianco near the very tip of the boot.

Question 6

Notable producers in Calabria

Answer 6

Librandi family is the most famous exponent of Cirò.

Other examples- Francesco de Franco and Ippolito.

Question 7

What is the capital of Calabria?

Answer 7

Catanzaro