{"product_id":"ciro-rosso-classico-superiore-riserva-2018-doc-cataldo-calabretta","title":"Cirò Rosso Classico Superior Reserve 2018 DOC Cataldo Calabretta","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e Cataldo Calabretta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eCataldo Calabretta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Calabrian red wine with a strong identity, made from \u003cstrong\u003eGaglioppo\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and style of the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from hillside vineyards trained as bush vines on \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e soils, in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eCirò DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal serving temperature for the \u003cstrong\u003eCirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e is around \u003cstrong\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing this wine means bringing to the table an authentic Calabrian red, tied to a historic territory and a symbolic grape variety like Gaglioppo. The \u003cstrong\u003eCirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2018 DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cataldo Calabretta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658673369474,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/ciro-rosso-classico-superiore-riserva-2018-doc-cataldo-calabretta-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}