Scala Ciro Rosso Classico

A magnificent Southern Italian red wine displaying a clear, bright ruby red color with subtle brick-orange reflections developing along the rim. Masterfully produced by the historic Scala family—who have organic roots dating back to 1949—from low-yielding, estate-grown vines near the Ionian coast, this authentic 100% Gaglioppo opens with an incredibly fragrant and complex bouquet of wild red currants, sour cherries, and dried cranberries. The nuanced nose is beautifully layered with distinctive regional notes of dried rose petals, Mediterranean scrub, sweet licorice root, black pepper, and leather. On the palate, it balances a light-to-medium-bodied red fruit core and a racy, linear marine acidity with firmly structured, fine-grained tannins that showcase a striking similarity to classic Nebbiolo, culminating in a remarkably long, savory finish defined by a clear streak of iron-like minerality and sea salt.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with traditional Calabrian spicy salumi (nduja), slow-simmered lamb ragù, roasted pork belly, grilled game meats, and aged pecorino crotonese.