Calabria: The Distinctive Identity of Its Indigenous Grapes
Calabria, in southern Italy, has a long history of viticulture, yet remains one of the country’s relatively underappreciated wine regions internationally. Situated between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas, its complex topography, Mediterranean climate, and wealth of indigenous grape varieties have all contributed to shaping the character of its wines.
What makes Calabria particularly interesting is not simply its historical heritage, but the way different grape varieties express their individual characteristics through the interaction of local growing conditions and winemaking decisions.
