Cirò

Cirò DOC wines are obtained in the municipalities of Cirò, Cirò Marina and in part of the territories of Melissa and Crucoli, in the northernmost area of the Crotone. They can be either white, with a percentage of Greco Bianco of at least 80%, or red or rosé, with at least 80% of Gaglioppo grapes to compose them. Superiore red mentions can also be added to red wines, if they have an alcohol content higher than that required by law, Classico if they come from the historical area of the appellation, which corresponds to the municipalities of Cirò and Cirò Marina. The area where Cirò Marina now stands, in particular, coincides with the ancient Greek colony of Cremissa, where the wine called Krimisa was produced, so appreciated as to be donated to the Olympic winning athletes. The Cirò Rosso Superiore and Cirò Classico Superiore red wine can be enriched with the mention Riserva if subjected to an ageing of at least 2 years.