Cirò Rosso Classico Superior Reserve 2018 DOC Cataldo Calabretta
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What does this wine taste like?
Technical details
| Cellar | Cataldo Calabretta |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| SIze | 0.75l |
| Grapes | Gaglioppo |
Description
Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC Cataldo Calabretta
The Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC by Cataldo Calabretta is a Calabrian red wine with a strong identity, made from Gaglioppo grapes and designed to authentically express the character of the historic production area of Cirò. The careful processing, manual harvesting, and prolonged aging contribute to defining a red with personality, capable of uniting structure, balance, and a precise territorial imprint.
Territory and style of the wine
This wine originates from hillside vineyards trained as bush vines on clay-limestone soils, in the heart of the Cirò DOC denomination. The historic area of Cirò Classico has always been associated with characterful wines, where Gaglioppo finds one of its most interesting expressions. The choice of a limited yield and a winemaking process that respects the raw material contributes to an elegant yet assertive style, with a clear Mediterranean imprint and a good aging potential.
Tasting notes
The Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC presents itself as a red with an intense and harmonious profile, with a texture that combines freshness, substance, and gradual evolution. On the nose, hints of ripe red fruit, spicy nuances, and deeper, more mature notes may emerge, supported by good complexity. On the palate, it shows a balanced structure, with tannins present but not aggressive, a pleasant tension, and a persistent finish, consistent with the long aging in barrel, concrete, and bottle.
Recommended pairings
It is a wine that pairs easily with flavorful and structured dishes of Italian cuisine. It goes well with roasted meats, braises, stews, oven-baked lamb, aged cured meats, and medium to long-aged cheeses. It is also interesting with rich first courses, such as pasta with ragù or preparations with mushrooms and meat sauces, where its acidity and territorial profile manage to maintain balance and clarity on the palate.
Serving temperature
The ideal serving temperature for the Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC is around 16-18 °C. Considering the structure and aging, it may be useful to open it a bit in advance to enhance the aromatic expression and, if necessary, a brief aeration in a decanter.
Why buy it
Choosing this wine means bringing to the table an authentic Calabrian red, tied to a historic territory and a symbolic grape variety like Gaglioppo. The Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC by Cataldo Calabretta offers a convincing combination of identity, balance, and versatility at the table, ideal for those looking for an Italian wine with character, a strong personality, and a very high perceived quality.
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