What is Melissa DOC? Melissa DOC is a small, coastal appellation in Calabria’s province of Crotone, producing Gaglioppo-based reds with savory depth and Greco Bianco whites with Ionian-coast freshness. Established in 1979, it’s one of Calabria’s quieter, more understated neighbors to the better-known Cirò DOC—close in geography and grape varieties,…

Picture Calabria at golden hour: sea breezes rolling in from the Tyrrhenian, citrus groves perfuming the air, and a glass of something unexpectedly fresh in your hand. That’s the charm of Lamezia DOC—a small but impressively versatile appellation centered around Lamezia Terme, where Calabria’s sun meets coastal lift. Established in…

Greco di Bianco DOC at a Glance Perfect for: Almond pastries, citrus desserts, blue cheese, and “meditation wine” moments What is Greco di Bianco DOC? If your idea of Calabria is all sun-baked reds and seaside drama, Greco di Bianco DOC is the twist ending: a golden passito born on…

What is Cirò DOC? Cirò DOC is one of Italy’s oldest and most storied appellations, located in Calabria, the “toe” of the Italian boot. Known above all for its powerful Gaglioppo-based red wines, Cirò also produces refreshing Rosato and Bianco styles, all shaped by the sun-soaked vineyards overlooking the Ionian…

What is Bivongi DOC? – Quick Answer Bivongi DOC is a wine appellation in Calabria, southern Italy, established in 1996. Located near the Ionian Sea between coastal hills and mountains, it produces white, rosé, and red wines from indigenous grapes like Greco Bianco, Gaglioppo, and Greco Nero across 10 villages…

Terre di Cosenza DOC: White Grapes are Chardonnay, Greco, Guarnaccia,  alvasia, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Pecorello and Red are Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Merlot, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Sangiovese. The Production area is Colline del Crati (Bianco, Rosato, Rosso, Magliocco, Rosso Riserva, Magliocco Riserva, Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva, Rosso Vendemmia…

Scavigna DOC: White Grape is Gewürztraminer and red is AglianicoBianco (Wh): Maximum 50% Gewürztraminer (aka Traminer Aromatico); maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 10% Pinot Bianco; maximum 10% Welschriesling; maximum 45% OAWG; Rosato (Ro): Maximum 60% Aglianico; maximum 20% Magliocco; maximum 20% Marcigliana Nera; maximum 45% OARG; Rosso (Rd): Maximum 60% Aglianico; maximum…

Savuto DOC: bianco (Wh): Maximum 40% Mantonico; maximum 30% Chardonnay; maximum 20% Greco Bianco; maximum 10% Malvasia Bianca; maximum 45% OAWG; Rosato (Ro): Maximum 45% Aglianico; maximum 45% Gaglioppo (locally Arvino); maximum 10% Greco Nero and/or Nerello Cappuccio; maximum 45% OARG; Rosso (Rd): Maximum 45% Aglianico; maximum 45% Gaglioppo; maximum 10% Greco…

S. Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto DOC: Red Grapes are Gaglioppo, Malvasia Nera, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, NoceraRosato (Ro): 40–60% Gaglioppo; maximum 60% Malvasia Nera, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, and/or Nocera; maximum 35% Greco Bianco and/or Malvasia. Rosso (Rd): 40–60% Gaglioppo; maximum 60% Malvasia Nera, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, and/or Nocera; maximum 35% Greco Bianco…

IGP Valdamato: White Grapes are Ansonica, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer,  Greco,  Guardavalle, Guarnaccia, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco,  Moscato, Pecorello, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano,  Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)and  Red Grapee are  Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino,  Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola…