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This courageous wine is made with partially (just 30%) air-dried Gaglioppo grapes. The Ippolito 1845 2021 160 Anni is pressed from clusters placed on straw mats in order to lose a large percentage of their water mass. The wine is quite subtle, in fact, without the oversized aromas you might get in Amarone that is made with 100% air-dried grapes. Gaglioppo offers subdued aromas of dried cherry, grilled herb and dried flower. You get hints of sweetness on a streamlined close. Production is 15,000 bottles.
Gaglioppo is a red grape variety native to Calabria, Italy, best known for producing the region’s signature Cirò DOC wines. Believed to have ancient Greek origins, Gaglioppo thrives in Calabria’s hot, dry climate, where it develops high sugar levels and firm tannins, resulting in structured, age-worthy wines.
What makes Gaglioppo unique is its balance of power and elegance. The wines typically have a medium to full body, with bright acidity and moderate tannins, offering flavors of red cherry, dried strawberry, plum, spice, and earthy undertones. Despite its warm climate origins, Gaglioppo retains good acidity, making it more vibrant than many Mediterranean reds.
Traditionally, Gaglioppo wines were rustic and tannic, but modern winemaking techniques have refined them, creating smoother, more fruit-forward styles. It pairs well with grilled meats, hearty pastas, and aged cheeses, offering a compelling alternative to more well-known Italian reds while showcasing Calabria’s rich winemaking heritage.
Country
Italy
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Region
Calabria
WA90pts
Wine Advocate
This courageous wine is made with partially (just 30%) air-dried Gaglioppo grapes. The Ippolito 1845 2021 160 Anni is pressed from clusters placed on straw mats in order to lose a large percentage of their water mass. The wine is quite subtle, in fact, without the oversized aromas you might get in Amarone that is made with 100% air-dried grapes. Gaglioppo offers subdued aromas of dried cherry, grilled herb and dried flower. You get hints of sweetness on a streamlined close. Production is 15,000 bottles.
Winery Notes
Ruby red in color with complex aromas of kirsch and black cherry. Structured and round on the palate with intense flavors of dark fruit and a persistent
finish.
