Calabria

Question 1

DOC/Ps of Calabria

Answer 1

DOC/Ps of Calabria

    Bivongi DOC
    Cirò DOC
    Greco di Bianco DOC
    Lamezia DOC
    Melissa DOC
    S. Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto DOC
    Savuto DOC
    Scavigna DOC
    Terre di Cosenza DOC

Question 2

Cirò DOC

Answer 2

Region: Calabria
    Province: 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

Minimum Alcohol: 
    Bianco: 11%
    Rosato/Rosso: 12.5%
    Superiore: 13.5%

Minimum Total Acidity: 4.5 g/l
Residual Sugar:
    Rosso: Max. 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

Question 3

Cirò DOC varieties?

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

Cirò DOC alc% etc?

Answer 4

Minimum Alcohol:
Bianco: 11%
Rosato/Rosso: 12.5%
Superiore: 13.5%

Minimum Total Acidity: 4.5 g/l
Residual Sugar:
    Rosso: Max. 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

Question 5

Melissa DOC

Answer 5

Region: Calabria
    Province: Crotone
    Communes of Production: 
        All of: Melissa, Belvedere Spinello, Carfizzi, San Nicola dell’Alto, Umbriatico
        Parts of: Casabona, Castel Silano, Crotone, Pallagorio, Rocca di Neto, Scandale, San Mauro Marchesato, Santa Severina, Strongoli
    Styles: 
        Bianco
        Rosso
        Rosso Superiore
    Varieties: 
        Bianco:
            80-95% Greco Bianco,
            5-20% combined Trebbiano Toscano and/or Malvasia Bianca
        Rosso:
            75-95% Gaglioppo,
            5-25% combined Greco Bianco, Greco Nero, Trebbiano Toscano, and/or Malvasia Bianca

    Minimum Alcohol: 
        Bianco: 11.5%
        Rosso: 12.5%
        Rosso Superiore: 13%
    Minimum Total Acidity: 5 g/l
    Aging Requirements: 
        Rosso Superiore: Wines must be aged for min. 2 years from november 1 of the year of harvest.
    Maximum Yields: 
        Bianco: 12 tons/ha
        Rosso: 11 tons/ha

Question 6

Melissa DOC varieties?

Answer 6

Varieties:
Bianco:
80-95% Greco Bianco,
5-20% combined Trebbiano Toscano and/or Malvasia Bianca
Rosso:
75-95% Gaglioppo,
5-25% combined Greco Bianco, Greco Nero, Trebbiano Toscano, and/or Malvasia Bianca

Question 7

Greco di Bianco DOC?

Answer 7

Region: Calabria
Province: Reggio Calabria
Communes of Production: Bianco, and part of Casignana
Styles: Bianco Passito
Varieties: Min. 95% Greco Bianco, max. 5% other white varietals approved for production in Calabria.
Minimum Alcohol: 17% potential (14% acquired)
Minimum Total Acidity: 6 g/l
Aging Requirements: Wines may be