Cirò DOC Rosso Classico Superiore RISERVA ARIS

Cirò DOC Rosso Classico Superiore RISERVA ARIS

Producer: Sergio Arcuri
Location and background: Cirò Marina, province of Crotone, Calabria

Fourth-generation certified organic winemaker, Sergio Arcuri, grew up making traditional Cirò wine alongside his father, “Since he was three years old.” Most vineyards in Cirò are located just a few meters above sea level, with some exceptions reaching 300–400 meters in altitude. The southern, southeastern, and western slopes of the village of Cirò, as well as the flat coastal areas around Cirò Marina, contain a lot of calcareous material. All six hectares of Arcuri’s vineyards lie within this extremely dry Classico zone, cooled by maritime winds, with his highest plots reaching 70 meters in elevation.

The Arcuri family has been making wine in Cirò since 1880, and with knowledge passed down through generations, they now understand a great deal about the interaction between Gaglioppo and the various terroirs. Sergio explains that the key ingredient for high-quality Gaglioppo is clay, not visual splendor. Clay is found throughout the appellation and is especially deep in the flatter areas by the sea, due to the delta of the Lipuda river.

Vintage: 2021

Grape variety: 100% Gaglioppo
Vinification: Fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to native yeasts; maceration takes place in an open concrete tank for four days. The wine then ages for 2 years in cement tanks

Color: Ruby red
Aroma: Kaleidoscopic nose with hints of carob, shrubbery.
Taste: Enormous finesse, well-integrated tannins. Long finish.

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Ideal serving temperature: 16-18°C

Ageing potential: 2031

It is no coincidence that this wine is called a “nebbioleggia” in Calabria. A wine with the finesse of the Langhe region made in Calabria!

Don’t miss this gem from one of the great masters of the Gaglioppo grape!