Wines made from Gaglioppo grapes of Savuto
Discover the best wines made with Gaglioppo as a single variety or as a blend of Savuto.
Structured, warm reds with a ruby robe evolving towards garnet, firm tannins and moderate acidity, with aromas of black cherry preserve, plum, fig, Mediterranean herbs (oregano, rosemary), spice, leather and balsamic notes. Ample palate, good ageing. Absolute star of Cirò DOC on the Ionian coast of Calabria (one of Europe's oldest vineyards, celebrated since Antiquity). Autochthonous Calabrian variety, a natural descendant of Sangiovese × Mantonico Bianco.
The wine region of Savuto is located in the region of Calabre of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Odoardi or the Domaine Odoardi produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Savuto are Gaglioppo, Aglianico and Arvine, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Savuto often reveals types of flavors of spices, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or red fruit.