DOC/DOP Regulations
Region
- Calabria
Provinces
- Crotone
Communes of Production
- All of: Cirò, Cirò Marina (only these two communes can be used for Classico wines)
- Parts of: Melissa, Crucoli
Styles
- Bianco
- Rosato
- Rosso
- Rosso Superiore
- Rosso Superiore Riserva
- Rosso Classico
- Rosso Classico Superiore
- Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva
Grapes Varieties
- Bianco:
- min. 80% Greco Bianco,
- max. 20% other white varietals approved for production in Calabria.
- Rosato/Rosso:
- min. 80% Gaglioppo,
- max. 20% other red varietals approved for production in Calabria including;
- max. 10% combined Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Merlot.
Minimum Alcohol
- Bianco: 11%
- Rosato/Rosso: 12.5%
- Superiore: 13.5%
Minimum Total Acidity
- 4.5 g/l
Maximum Residual Sugar
- Rosso: 4 g/l
Aging Requirements
- Rosso: Wines can be released on June 1 of the year after harvest.
- Rosso Superiore Riserva/Rosso Superiore Classico Riserva: Wines must be aged min. 2 years from January 1 of the year after harvest.
Maximum Yields
- Bianco: 12.5 tons/ha
- Rosato/Rosso: 11.5 tons/ha
DOC Established
- 1969 (last modified 2011)
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