Calabria

Calabria, an ancient wine region, has its roots in the viticultural practices of the Greeks. The region, though it has encountered various challenges in the past, is slowly yet steadily reviving its wine production. The coastal areas of Calabria are particularly known for vine cultivation, yielding approximately 392,000 hectolitres of wine in 2009, primarily red wines. Gaglioppo, a renowned red grape variety, dominates the vineyards, accounting for over 25% of the region's red grape production. White grapes feature prominently as well, with Greco Bianco leading the pack. Cirò Bianco, Rosato and Rosso are some of the region's most celebrated wines, created with these grape varieties.
Calabria's inland areas are recognized for DOC Pollino, a unique blend of Gaglioppo and Greco Nero grapes. The southern parts of Calabria produce the exquisite Greco di Bianco DOC, a rare and delicious straw wine.

Region	Calabria
Country	Italy
Climate and soil	Calabria boasts a predominantly Mediterranean climate along the coastline, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The region benefits from moderate ventilation, and significant temperature fluctuations are rare. The interior regions, however, experience colder winters and warm summers. The Sila region, in particular, has a continental climate with frequent snowfall and plentiful rainfall in winter, especially on the Tyrrhenian Sea side. Rainfall is considerably lower in the plains and coastal areas, which contributes to the unique characteristics of the region's wines.
Red grape varieties	Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola, Sangiovese
White grape varieties	Chardonnay, Greco bianco, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Trebbiano Toscano
DOC	Bivongi, Cirò, Greco di Bianco, Lamezia, Melissa, S. Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto, Savuto, Scavigna, Terre di Cosenza
IGT	Arghillà, Calabria, Costa Viola, Lipuda, Locride, Palizzi, Pellaro, Scilla, Val di Neto, Valdamato