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: Magliocco Canino
Structured, intensely coloured reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, Mediterranean garrigue and balsamic notes. Good Calabrian ageing potential. A traditional component of Calabrian blends and star of the Savuto DOC, defining the wine identity of southern Calabria. Native Italian black variety from Calabria, a parent of gaglioppo according to genetic analyses.
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 beef marengo "my mom" style, pasta and peppers or lamb tagine with apricots (morocco).
