CIRO\' REVOLUTION

The rebirth of the Cirò appellation starts from stubborn, stubborn, difficult but with only one thing in mind, making Cirò their passion for life. The Cirò version in Red and Rosé, is obtained from Gaglioppo grapes in purity, which in this area has found the ideal conditions for its maturation. Vineyards located on hills with sandy soils, lashed by scirocco and tramontana winds that determine the wholesomeness of the vine, and influenced by the considerable excursions between day and night that increase the aromas of the grapes. Gaglioppo is probably of Greek origin that has spread to a vast area of ​​the Adriatic coast that goes from the Marche to Calabria. In Calabria comes in many names such as Bivongi, Cirò, Donnici, Melissa, Isola di Capo Rizzuto, etc ... In Sicily it is called Calabrese. The Cirò Bianco is obtained from the Greco Bianco vine, also brought by the Greeks, and enters the denominations Bivongi, Cirò, Terre di Cosenza, Greeks of Bianco and Melissa.