Sergio Arcuri
Sergio is the 4th generation of the Arcuri family producing wine in Cirò, with bush-trained vineyards at 400m asl and facing the Tyrrhenian Sea.
He focuses on Gaglioppo, an almost forgotten local varietal that produces wines of rare elegance, depth and complexity that can rival with more renowned northern Italian wines. They have a deep mediterranean character, but with an energetic backbone given by the red soil rich in minerals that characterizes the region.
‘Liberaisensi’
Liberaisensi, which loosely means “blindfolded,” or “tasting blind” is macerated on its skins for two to three hours before pressing and naturally fermenting and aging in steel prior to a light filtration before bottling. Th result is a fresh and enveloping white, with notes of apricot and peach.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Calabria Bianco IGP
VINTAGE: 2024
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Greco Bianco
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: stainless steel
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
‘Top!’
This is a bright, delicate wine that seamlessly merges the varietal's natural structure with outstanding drinkability, featuring a balanced, delightfully savory (briny) finish. Brief skin contact and a short maturation in concrete tanks result in a wine with vibrant, crunchy fruit and mouth-watering freshness.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Calabria
VINTAGE: 2023
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Uvo rosse
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: concrete
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
‘Aris’
The wine in the mouth is dynamic, constantly moving. Despite being a reserve and the 4 years since harvest it expresses itself in the glass in all its youth. Intense taste of red fruits and orange, finely structured with an herbaceous note that emphasizes freshness. Very clean and fine finish.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Ciro riserva DOC
VINTAGE: 2021
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Gaglioppo
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: concrete
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 14%
CASE SIZE: 6
‘Più Vite’
Only 2000 bottles produced for a wine that is a true expression of the soul of Cirò. Very appealing pale garnet colour, Fruity flavours of cherry and pomegranate, balsamic hints with rich spicy notes of black pepper. Tertiary notes such as tobacco, cocoa, a slight hint of earth develop in the mouth. Long finish with great aging potential.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Ciro riserva DOC
VINTAGE: 2021
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Gaglioppo
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: concrete
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 14%
CASE SIZE: 6