Wine Wisdom: Classification Cognition
Italy's Calabria Region Gets Its First DOCG!
The Classico subzone of the existing Cirò DOC was elevated to its own Cirò Classico DOCG, becoming Calabria’s very first DOCG. The DOCG classification is the highest and most restrictive in Italy, just above DOC. Cirò Classico is a dry, full-bodied red wine with fruit and spice notes. Must be aged three years. At least 90% of the wine must be from the Gaglioppo grape, with no more than 10% from Greco Nero and/or Magliocco. The separate Cirò DOC still exists, though without its previous subzone.
Source: Italy Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests
Date of EU Registration: 25 July 2025
Primary Varieties Authorized:
> Gaglioppo (minimum 90%)
> Greco Nero
> Magliocco
DOCG: Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin)
DOC: Denominazione di Origine Controllata (Controlled Designation of Origin)