DOC · since 1976
Savuto
Wine · PDO · 20 municipalities
While many Italian wine appellations feature a standard Riserva category, the Savuto DOC—recognized since 1976—omits this designation entirely. Instead, its longest-aged tier is Rosso Superiore, which requires a minimum of 36 months of aging from November 1st of the harvest year. Cultivated in Calabria across twenty municipalities including Aiello Calabro, the base red wine has a minimum alcohol content of 12.0% vol. This dry, full, and harmonious ruby-red wine relies on a blend of Gaglioppo, locally called Arvino, alongside Aglianico, Greco Nero, and Nerello Cappuccio, distinguishing itself through this specific aging requirement and local varietal nomenclature.
Gaglioppo (localmente Arvino) %12% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- ruby red
- Taste
- dry, full and harmonious
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Savuto produced?
- Savuto is produced in 20 municipalities in Calabria, Italy: Aiello Calabro, Altilia, Amantea, Belsito and more.
- What grape is Savuto made from?
- Savuto is made from Gaglioppo (localmente Arvino), Aglianico, Greco Nero e Nerello Cappuccio (da soli o congiuntamente), altri vitigni a bacca nera idonei alla coltivazione in Calabria.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Savuto?
- The minimum alcohol content of Savuto is 12% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.