A'Vita Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore

Calabria, Italy

Slightly more structured than Luigi Viola's expression — A'Vita's Gaglioppo from coastal volcanic sandy soils shows more body and dark fruit concentration while maintaining the variety's characteristic mineral transparency and ancient character. Dark cherry, sea air, volcanic mineral, and dried fig.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Calabria's celebratory pasta bake and the region's indigenous wine — the wine's bright cherry and mineral character cuts through the rich baked pasta; eggplant adds earthy depth
• main: Ancient Calabrian offal tradition and ancient Calabrian wine variety — Gaglioppo's mineral acidity handles the rich offal; chilli finds resonance in the wine's warm character