Top 100 red wines of Calabria
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Calabria as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red 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: Greco
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia), almond, volcanic mineral notes and a typical bitter finish. Fine ageing potential. Absolute star of Greco di Tufo DOCG, one of Italy's great southern whites. Italian variety of Greek origin (hence its name), grown in Campania and southern Italy.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Calabria
red wines from the region of Calabria go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), cannelloni with salmon and spinach or lamb marinated in white wine.
