2017 Cote di Franz Cirò Classico Superiore

The Cote di Franz Cirò Classico Superiore is a wonderfully distinctive expression of Calabria’s ancient wine culture, made from the region’s indigenous Gaglioppo grape. The warm, sun-drenched vineyards of Cirò sit close to the Ionian Sea, where old vines and a Mediterranean climate give the wines both savory depth and an unmistakable sense of place. The 2017 vintage has developed beautifully, revealing layers of dried red fruit, wild herbs, earthy spice, and subtle tobacco, with the firm, fine-grained structure that makes mature Gaglioppo so compelling.