DOCG · Calabria

Cirò Classico

Cirò Classico DOCG (Calabria) at a glance: 1 recorded wine type, with the main requirements from the official production specification. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

✓ Verified· September 2026

Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionCalabriaProvinceCrotone
Wine typesCirò Classico
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield8 t/haMaximum wine yield—
Minimum planting density4,000 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength13% vol
Ageing36 monthsMinimum ageing in wood6 months
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Common questions

How long must Cirò Classico be aged?

For the Cirò Classico wine type, the specification records at least 36 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Cirò Classico wine be released for sale?

The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.

TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Cirò Classico
Grape compositionGaglioppo min 90%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type8 t/ha4,000 vines/ha13%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Zona di produzione delimitata dall’Art. 3.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing36 months6 months—
Minimum total 36 months: 6 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 30 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino con tendenza al granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l27 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

CiròCirò Marina

Official source

Official product specification · Cirò Classico