Type: Red.
	
Classification: Typical Geographical Indication of Calabria.
	
Vine: Gaglioppo.
	
Production area: Calabria, east centre in the province of Crotone, in Cirò Marina “Timpa Bianca” resort.
	
Soil: white clay.
	
Altimetry: from 50 to 100 metres above sea level.
	
Plant breeding system: espalier with a density of understocks of 5600 plants per hectare.
	
Climate: Mediterranean, with mild winters and warm and dry summers.
	
Grape harvest: Manual, for week of October.
	
Yield per hectare of grapes: 60-70 q.li.
	
Vinification: traditional fermentation with 8-12 days steeping, drawing off and soft pressing.
	
Ripening: elevage in French durmast barriques for 6 months.
	
Refining: two months in bottles at a controlled temperature.
	
Tasting: Colour – ruby red. Scent – intens and persistent. Flavour – soft with fused tannins.
	
Alcoholic degree: 13,5% vol.
	
Gastronomic coupling: accompanied by red meats and seasoned cheese.
	
Service temperature: 17-18°C.