Calabria

Question 1

What are the characteristics of Calabria?

Answer 1

• 42% mountain, 49% hills, 9% flatlands
• Mediterranean climate, cold in mountains
• most wines are IGT
• There are no DOCG’s
• 12 DOC’s

Question 2

What are the important varietals of Calabria?

Answer 2

• Greco Bianco

- Gaglioppo

Question 3

What is the important (as mentioned in class) DOC of Calabria?

Answer 3

-Ciro DOC

Question 4

Ciro DOC

Answer 4

• Red of the DOC 80% minimum Gaglioppo
• White of the DOC 80% minimum Greco Bianco
• Red is very tannic and full bodied with strong fruit
• Red (Rosso) can be superior, riserva and classico

Question 5

What are the characteristics of the Gaglioppo varietal?

Answer 5

• Suitable for drought conditions
• Full body, high alcohol and high tannins
• black fruit tea leaves and spices

Question 6

What are the characteristics of the Greco Bianco varietal?

Answer 6

-flowers, stone fruits and honey