Lipuda

Italy · IGT (PGI) · Calabria · 7 commune(s)

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Natural factors

The area is entirely occupied by Pliocene sediments resting on a Palaeozoic crystalline basement, with Miocene conglomerate outcrops near the small inhabited centres.
Rainfall is concentrated mainly in the autumn–winter period, with the highest values in October and the lowest in June.
The climate ranges from sub-humid to sub-arid, with a marked summer water deficit and a summer concentration of thermal efficiency, while mean monthly temperatures peak in August and reach their minimum in January.
On the hill ridges, which account for the greater part of the territory, sandy or conglomerate formations dominate, with soils ranging from shallow to moderately deep, evidence of hydromorphism within 50 cm, and a moderate presence of soluble salts.
On the ancient terraced surfaces of fluvial origin, strongly weathered soils are found with a clay-accumulation horizon; they are moderately deep, medium-textured, and slightly acidic in reaction.

Human factors

Vine cultivation was introduced by Greek colonists, and the centres of Sybaris and Crotone were renowned for the wine Kremisa, considered the ancestor of today's Cirò.
The Indicazione Geografica Tipica Lipuda was recognised in October 1995 and has since distinguished the white, red, and rosé wines of the identified hill zone.

Product characteristics

The production specification indicates that the red wines display well-balanced physicochemical characteristics across all wine types defined by the appellation.
On the palate and nose of the red wines, the predominant aromas are typical of the grape varieties used in their production.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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