Arghillà
Styles
Principal grape varieties
AglianicoGrenache (Garnacha Tinta)Ansonica B. (Ansonica)Barbera N. (Barbera Nera)Cabernet-FrancCabernet-SauvignonCalabreseChardonnayGaglioppo N. (Gaglioppo)Greco Bianco B. (Greco Bianco Di Tufo)Greco Nero N. (Greco Nero)GuardavalleMalvasia Bianca (Malvasia Bianca Lunga)Malvasia Nera Di Brindisi N. (Malvasia Nera Di Brindisi)Manzoni Bianco B. (Manzoni Bianco)MerlotMontepulcianoMontonico Bianco B. (Montonico Bianco)Muscat À Petits Grains BlancsNerello Cappuccio N.Nerello Mascalese N. (Nerello Mascalese)Ciliegiolo N. (Ciliegiolo)Pecorino B. (Pecorino)Petit Verdot (Verdot Petit)Pinot BlancCinsautRiesling Italico B. (Welschriesling)SauvignonSemillonSyrahGewurztraminer (Gewuerztraminer)Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)Verdicchio Bianco B. (Verdicchio Bianco)Muscat D Alexandrie (Muscat Of Alexandria)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Dominant geology: Miocene argillaceous-arenaceous formations alongside Pliocene sandy deposits throughout the southern Calabrian peninsula.
- Yellow-dark grey argille of fine texture and abundant skeleton on the productive hillsides.
- Prevailing east-south-east exposure of the vineyards ensures favorable ventilation and sunlight for the vines.
Human factors
- Ancient vineyards on east-south-east-facing hills, with a coastal microclimate between the Strait of Messina and the ridges of the Aspromonte.
- Production techniques passed down for centuries by local winegrowers, on yellow-dark grey argille of fine texture and abundant skeleton.
Product characteristics
- Deep purple or rosé in color, with an intense and broad vinous aroma; on the palate, smooth tannins that extend the finish.
- Red wines with balanced physico-chemical characteristics across all styles, with a restrained yet structured body.
Terroir / wine link
- Yellow-dark grey argille of fine texture and abundant skeleton, over a Miocene argillaceous-arenaceous substratum, shape structured red wines with present tannins and good persistence. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Regional grape register (PDF) — calabria
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-IT-A0662
- Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Terre di Reggio Calabria