WINES OF ITALY

Cirò Rosso - DOC (PDO)

Production area of Cirò Rosso DOC:

the municipalities of Cirò and Cirò Marina and other two municipalities in the province of Catanzaro

Vine selection :

Gaglioppo (95-100%), Trebbiano Toscano and/or Greco Bianco (0-5%)

Colour:

ruby red

Aroma:

agreeable, delicate, intensely winy

Taste:

bone dry, bodied, warm, harmonious, velvety with aging

Minimum alcohol content:

12.5%

Aging:

it must age 6 months therefore up to 5 years

Types:

-

Riserva:

Superiore (13.5% - up to 6 years). Riserva (13.5% - it must age at least 2 years therefore up to 9 years and more). Classico (included Superiore and Riserva ) if producted in Cirò and Cirò Marina

Serving temperature of wine Cirò Rosso:

Serve the wine at: 67-70°F (20 - 22° C) in balloon glasses. Open the bottle few hours before serving