The pleasure of Gaglioppo in the Cirò Rosso

by Editorial Staff 03/02/21 |

Let's talk about the most famous appellation from Calabria region, Cirò, in its red version, where the indigenous grape gaglioppo is the main character.

We are in Calabria, where the most representative wine of the region is Cirò in the Rosso version which can also be Superiore, in case it has an alcohol by volume higher than 13.5° C, Riserva, in case it is aged for at least two years, and Classico, in case it comes from vineyards located in the most ancient tradition area. Cirò Rosso is a powerful and alcoholic wine, maybe a bit old fashioned, but with sure potentialities.

We suggest you two of them, both at less than 10 euros, coming from two wineries which started their activity more than half a century ago and which are probably the most renowned ones of the region, a guarantee of reliability.

This is by far the most famous and successful Calabrian winery for quality. It is in the sure hands of Nicodemo Librandi, an esteemed wine entrepreneur, helped by the new generation: his sons Raffaele and Paolo and his nephews Francesco and Teresa. The wines are made with a technical skill that make them reliable and easy to appreciate around the world.

The famous winery Caparra & Siciliani just recently turned 50 and for many years has represented one of the few established points of reference in the area of Cirò. Today it continues to produce wines that are well-made and economical due to the constant research and innovation in the cellar and the great exposition of the vineyards that look east on smooth hills degrading towards the sea.

Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva Duca Sanfelice 2017 Librandi

92/100 - € 9,00

100% Gaglioppo grapes. Stainless steel for 36 months. Bright garnet red color. Neat and enveloping, very typical aromas of fruits, plums, spices, ripe cherries and strawberries. Savory and enveloping taste, great body, delicate tannins and good length in the finish.

Cirò Rosso Solagi 2017 Caparra & Siciliani

87/100 - € 9,00

100% Gaglioppo grapes. Stainless steel only. Bright garnet ruby red color. Fruity, fragrant aromas of flowers, red berries and delicate fermentative hints. Savory taste, pleasant, good body and pleasant, easy drinkability.

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