Cirò Classico

Italy · DOP · Calabria · 2 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

Pliocene soils on a Paleozoic crystalline basement; three distinct zones: coastal, terraced, and conglomerate-rich inland hill zone.
Three zones (Feudo, La Ponta, Vallo) with argillaceous-calcareous composition, absent in surrounding areas, characterizing the expression of Gaglioppo.
Climate ranging from sub-humid to sub-arid: rainfall concentrated in autumn and winter, marked summer water deficit, peak temperatures in August.
Territory ranging from 0 to 462 m a.s.l., sheltered to the west by the Sila massif and open to the east onto the Ionian coastline for approximately 15 km.
Day-to-night temperature variation during ripening, combined with good air circulation, promotes phytosanitary integrity and preservation of aromatic compounds.

Human factors

Traditional training in alberello and counter-trellis systems protects aromatic precursors from high temperatures and counteracts summer water stress.

Product characteristics

Ruby red with aromas of red fruit and spice notes, full-bodied and velvety on the palate with aging.
Sandy and conglomerate soils impart spiced aromatic notes; a good supply of Ca, P, and K enhances the wine's minerally sapidity.

Terroir / wine link

Soils rich in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Potassium enhance the sapidity of Cirò Classico, while mineral compounds influence the fermentation processes of Gaglioppo.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.