Winery Cataldo CalabrettaCirò Rosso Classico Superiore
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore from the Winery Cataldo Calabretta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore of Winery Cataldo Calabretta in the region of Calabria is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore of Winery Cataldo Calabretta in the region of Calabria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore
The Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore of Winery Cataldo Calabretta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), cannelloni au gratin stuffed with bolognese sauce or daniel's algerian couscous.
Discover the grape variety: Gaglioppo
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore from Winery Cataldo Calabretta are 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Cataldo Calabretta
The Winery Cataldo Calabretta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Cirò to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cirò
Calabria DOC at the foot of the Sila, one of the world's oldest named wines (ancient Krimisa offered to Olympic victors). Gaglioppo signature native red: structured and sun-drenched with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, garrigue, Mediterranean herbs, leather and spice hint, firm tannins and warm palate — garnet hue, sustained alcohol, ageworthy. Rare Greco Bianco white (citrus, flowers). Mediterranean climate, Ionian breezes.
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.
The word of the wine: Carpentry
A powerful red wine with a dense, rich body and a tight tannic structure.
