Top 100 wines of Calabria
Discover the top 100 best wines of Calabria as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Calabria and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Calabria
Italy's far south between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas, a millennia-old tradition (Greek "Oenotria"). Emblematic Gaglioppo (the "black prince"): sun-drenched reds with signature notes of black cherry, candied plum, garrigue, tobacco, spice and balsamic notes, firm tannins — peaking at Ciro DOC on the Ionian coast. Also fleshy Magliocco, dense Nerello, Greco Bianco in a fresh, almondy white, ample Mantonico. Hot Mediterranean climate, volcanic and clay-sandy soils.
~11,000 ha, 70% red.
Discover the grape variety: Pecorino
Structured, aromatic whites with firm acidity and an ample mouth, featuring aromas of citrus, yellow peach, aromatic herbs (sage, thyme), almond, white flowers and saline mineral notes. Fine length and ageing capacity. Star of Offida Pecorino DOCG in the Marche and Abruzzo Pecorino DOC, driving force behind the revival of great modern Adriatic whites. Native Italian grape rediscovered in the 1980s after near-disappearance.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Calabria
wines from the region of Calabria go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of korean bibimbap, macaroni and cheese gratin or canned cassoulet.
