Blog: Cirò
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The Italian wines from the Cirò region are a wonderful discovery for wine lovers all over the world. These wines come from the heart of Calabria, a region in southern Italy known for its hilly landscape, rich culture and fertile soils. Red Cirò wines are made from a variety of grape varieties, including Gaglioppo, Greco Nero and Nerello Cappuccio.

Gaglioppo is the main grape variety in Cirò and is known for its tannins, which give it structure and body. Greco Nero is a white grape variety that produces unique aromas of exotic fruits and flowers. Nerello Cappuccio is another important grape variety that adds lively acidity and freshness to Cirò's wines.

The white wine Cirò Bianco, on the other hand, is made exclusively from the native grape variety Greco Bianco. Once the Greeks brought this grape variety to Calabria, over the millennia the grape variety Greco then became native deep in the south of Italy and has developed independently.

Wine production in the Cirò region has a long history dating back to ancient Greece. The Greeks established colonies in the region and began to produce wine. Over the years, wine production in Cirò continued to develop and the region became known for its high quality wines.

Today, the wines of Cirò are produced by a number of renowned wineries that focus on the application of traditional techniques and modern innovations. The wines are known for their intensity, complexity and finesse and are often compared to the best wines of Italy.

Overall, Italian Cirò wines are a worthwhile discovery for any wine lover. With their unique flavors and rich history, they are a wonderful example of the diversity and quality of Italian wines. - Gerardo [TS04/23]

'DOC for dry red, rose and white wines in the Italian region of Calabria. The zone includes the namesake municipalities of Cirò and Cirò Marina (the Classico area), as well as Crucoli and Melissa in the province of Catanzaro. The core area looks back to a very long past and was identified as the Greek Krimisa (Cremissa), which was later baptized Zrò and finally Cirò. According to legend, a red wine from here was served to Olympic winners in ancient times. Moreover, it was allegedly carried by athletes during training in amphorae from the ball to the toe of the Italian boot. It was considered (and this is still the case today) particularly rich in body and alcohol." - wein-plus.de