Cirò Classico
Calabria's first DOCG comes from the historic heart of Cirò: the communes of Cirò and Cirò Marina, in the province of Crotone, on the hills that run down to the Ionian Sea. It is the classic zone of the Cirò DOC, one of the oldest names in southern Italian wine. Read more ↓
- Tier
- DOCG
- Region
- Calabria
About Cirò Classico
The grape is Gaglioppo, the red variety most closely tied to Calabria, which must make up at least 90 per cent of the wine; the rest may only be Greco Nero or Magliocco, two other native reds. The choice reflects the producers' wish for a wine Calabrian in every part.
Cirò Classico is aged at least three years, including six months in wood, and must reach at least 13 per cent alcohol; it must also be bottled within the zone. The Cirò DOC dates from 1969; the European Union confirmed Cirò Classico as a DOCG in July 2025.