COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Gaglioppo
PRODUCER
Società Agricola Scala
REGION
Calabria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Società Agricola Scala, located in the historic Cirò region of Calabria, has a rich agricultural heritage dating back to the 17th century. Formally established as a winery in 1949 by Antonio Scala, the estate underwent a significant modernization in 2005. Today, it is run by the third generation of the family, Francesco and Luigi Scala, who are dedicated to low-intervention organic farming. The estate's vineyards are located in the historic Cirò Classico zone, benefiting from a Mediterranean climate with cooling night breezes from the nearby Ionian Sea, which helps preserve the grapes' natural acidity and expressive character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gaglioppo is often called the 'Barolo of the South' due to its pale ruby-orange color, high acidity, and robust, muscular tannins.
Fact 02
The Scala family avoids oak aging entirely for this wine, opting instead for historic 1950s underground concrete tanks.
Fact 03
The grapes are sourced from the historic 'Franza' vineyard, which has been in the Scala family's possession since the 17th century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this red wine focuses on preserving the pure, rustic character of the Gaglioppo grape. The hand-harvested grapes are 100% de-stemmed and undergo a 15-day skin maceration and alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures of 22°C to 25°C in stainless steel tanks. To maintain varietal purity and avoid masking the grape's natural characteristics with oak, the wine is aged for 12 to 18 months in the winery's historic underground concrete tanks. This is followed by an additional six months of bottle refinement before release.
