Arghillà
Styles
Principal grape varieties
AglianicoAlicante Bouschet (Alicante Henri Bouschet)Ansonica B. - Inzolia (Ansonica)Barbera N. (Barbera Nera)Cabernet-FrancCabernet-SauvignonNero-D’Avola (Calabrese)ChardonnayItalia - Gaglioppo N. (Gaglioppo)Greco Bianco B. — Greco (Greco Bianco Di Tufo)Greco Nero N. — Greco (Greco Nero)GuardavalleGrenache (Garnacha Tinta)Malvasia Bianca (Malvasia Bianca Lunga)Malvasia Nera Di Brindisi N. — Malvasia (Malvasia Nera Di Brindisi)Manzoni Bianco B. — Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13 B. (Manzoni Bianco)MerlotMontepulcianoMontonico Bianco B. — Montonico (Montonico Bianco)Muscat À Petits Grains BlancsNerello Cappuccio N.Nerello Mascalese N. (Nerello Mascalese)Ciliegiolo N. (Ciliegiolo)Pecorino B. - Vissanello (Pecorino)Petit Verdot (Verdot Petit)Pinot BlancCinsautRiesling Italico B. — Riesling (Welschriesling)SauvignonSemillonSyrahGewurztraminer (Gewuerztraminer)Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)Verdicchio Bianco B. — Verdicchio (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