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Italian Grapes

Greco Bianco

Greco Bianco

Greco Bianco is a Calabrian biotype of Malvasia di Lipari.

Wine Region Calabria

Alabria

Calabria (the Italian "Toe") is separated from Sicilia by the Strait of Messina.

The region is characterized by mountainous terrain, hills, and a long coastline along the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas.

The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

50% Gaglioppo

Sauvignon

Greco Bianco


Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Cirò Classico
Gaglioppo

White Wine


Denominations

Cirò Classico DOCG (proposed)

Bivongi DOC (1)
Cirò DOC (2)
Greco di Bianco DOC (4)
Lamezia DOC (5)
Melissa DOC (6)
S. Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto DOC (8)
Savuto DOC (10)
Scavigna DOC (11)

Terre di Cosenza DOC:
Donichi (3)
Pollino (7)
San Vitto di Luzzi (9)
Verbicaro (12)

Calabria

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