Calabria

Most grapes in Calabria are grown on the Pollino massif or on the Tyrrhenian and Ionian extensions of the Sila plateau. Red wines prevail here, with Gaglioppo, Nerello and Greco Nero being the most widespread grapes. The Pollino DOC is particularly notable, but many other DOCs and IGTs are produced.

Wine Trail
* Don't miss Azienda Librandi (tel. 096231518) in Ciro Marina.
* In Torre Melissa, Cantina Sociale Torre Melissa (tel. 0962865068) produces Ciro and Melissa DOC wines from the grapes of 646 growers. * Cantine Frantoio Stratti (tel. 0968456138) in Lamezia Terme is open by appointment only and produces Lamezia DOC and table wines.
* In Casignana, visit Francesco Stelitano at Contrada Palazzi 1 (tel. 0964913023), which uses organically-grown grapes to produce Greco di Bianco DOC and Montonico di Bianco IGT wines.
* Vigne Piccole (tel. 098428920) in Aprigliano offers wine tasting by appointment only.
* In Piane Crati, Cooperativa San Michele (tel. 0984422021) organizes a festival each year to celebrate the first bottle of new wine.

Festivals and Culinary Events
* Spring: Figline Vegliaturo-Calabrian Wines Week
* August: Melissa-Festival of Calabrian Cuisine