Locride

Italy · IGP · Calabria · 13 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

The zone covers more than 1,200 km², extending from the Ionian coastline to the Aspromonte massif, with a predominantly east-south-east aspect.
The subsoil consists of Pliocene sediments resting on a Paleozoic crystalline basement, with Miocene conglomeratic outcrops.
On the hilly uplands, soils developed on sandy or conglomeratic formations predominate; they are shallow, with signs of hydromorphism within 50 cm.
On the ancient fluvial terraces: soils with an argillic accumulation horizon, medium texture, and sub-acid reaction.
Climate ranging from sub-humid to sub-arid: rainfall concentrated in autumn and winter, a marked summer water deficit, and maximum temperatures in August.

Human factors

The ampelographic base is founded on grape varieties traditionally cultivated in the Locride area, without the introduction of outside varieties.
Production systems have recently been revised through the involvement of technical experts and researchers, with priority given to portions of the territory suited to innovative techniques.

Terroir / wine link

Sandy or conglomeratic soils on the hilly uplands, with hydromorphism within 50 cm and a moderate presence of soluble salts.

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