The production area is entirely occupied by Pliocene sediments resting on a Paleozoic crystalline basement.
On the hilly terrain, which accounts for the greater part of the territory, sandy or conglomeratic formations predominate.
The delimited geographical zone encompasses in full the territories of the communes of Cirò and Cirò Marina, and in part the territories of the communes of Melissa and Crucoli.
Human factors
Cirò wine derives from a wine anciently known as "Krimisa", a name likely connected to the Greek colony of Cremissa situated where Cirò Marina now stands.
Krimisa was the wine presented as a gift to the victorious athletes of the Olympic Games.
Product characteristics
Cirò bianco displays a straw-yellow colour of varying intensity, with a vinous and pleasant nose, and a dry, harmonious, delicate, and lively palate. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cirò rosato has a cherry-pink colour, a delicate and vinous bouquet, and a dry, soft, fresh, and harmonious palate. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
About this boundary · approximate area
Approximate area — the Bétard 2022 dataset polygon (EU PDOs), at municipality resolution.
Open Wine Map