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13 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Calabria.

Region DNA

The character of Calabria

Based on 787 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Calabria
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
10
80–89 Great
87
70–79 Good
24
<70 Other
3

Based on 124 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitOakTree fruitEarthBlack fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Southern Italy Red
735
Southern Italy White
423
Southern Italy Rosé
233
Italian Sparkling
103
Northern Italy Red
11
Italian Red
8
Italian Prosecco
8
Central Italy Red
8

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Gaglioppo325Magliocco Canino196Greco Bianco163Merlot84Malvasia83Chardonnay72Greco Nero71Cabernet Sauvignon63Greco52Magliocco Dolce48

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Calabria

Nicotera Severisio

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Calabria wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Calabria with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    'A Vita

    SS 106 Km 279.8, 88811, Cirò Marina, Italy

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Vinous · Vivino

  2. 02
    Ippolito 1845

    Via Tirone, 118, 88811, Ciró Marina, Italy

    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  3. 03
    Tenuta Iuzzolini

    Località Frassà, 88811, Cirò Marina, Italy

    Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  4. 04
    Poderi Marini

    San Demetrio Corone, 87069, Italy

    Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  5. 05
    Odoardi

    Viale della Repubblica n. 143, 87100, Nocera Terinese CZ, Italy

    Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  6. 06
    Librandi

    SS 106 Contrada S. Gennaro, 88811, Cirò Marina, Italy

    Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

  7. 07
    Cataldo Calabretta

    88811 Cirò Marina, Italy, Italy

    Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  8. 08
    Masseria Falvo

    S.P. Piana, 87010, Saracena, Italy

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Vinous · Vivino

  9. 09
    Colacino

    Via A, Guarasci, 5, 87054, Rogliano, Italy

    Critics' peak 88 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  10. 10
    Fattoria San Francesco

    Località Quattromani, 88813, Cirò KR, Italy

    Critics' peak 88 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  11. 11
    Antiche Vigne

    Via Regina Elena, 110, 87054 Rogliano CS, Italy., Location: Rogliano, Province of Cosenza, Calabria., Vineyard Locations: Vigna Carito (Altilia) and Vigna Britto (Marzi)., Winedering, +1, For the most accurate navigation to their specific vineyard locations or cellar door, it is recommended to search for "Antiche Vigne Pironti" directly on Google Maps., Antiche Vigne di Gianfranco Pironti - Winedering, About the Wines. We'll start our tour among the vineyards in alphabetical order, as all of them, with its own specific character, are equally prominent. Let's s., Italy

    Critics' peak 88 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  12. 12
    Santa Venere

    Via Trieste, Santa Sofia d'Epiro, 87048, IT

    Critics' peak 88 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

About Calabria

Calabria is a wine region in Italy, home to 264 producers tracked on Femente, 10 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Gaglioppo, Magliocco Canino, and Greco Bianco, producing Southern Italy Red and Southern Italy White wines with notes of Red fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit. It takes in Costa Viola, Sant'Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto, Savuto, Melissa, and Pellaro.

Calabria — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Calabria?
The most planted varieties in Calabria are Gaglioppo, Magliocco Canino, Greco Bianco, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Calabria known for?
Calabria is known for Southern Italy Red, Southern Italy White, and Southern Italy Rosé wines and flavors of Red fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Calabria?
Femente tracks 264 producers in Calabria, of which 10 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Calabria?
Calabria is a wine region in Italy, taking in Costa Viola, Sant'Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto, Savuto, and Melissa.

Calabria

Calabria's reds bristle with wild herbs and dark stone fruit, pulled taut by the Ionian and Tyrrhenian winds that rush across its toe. Producers here chase freshness over weight, letting Gaglioppo and Greco Nero snap with acidity even in the south's heat.

Producers in Calabria

Wineries in Calabria

Restaurants in Calabria

Restaurants in Calabria