iGreco's Gran Millesimato rose brings Gaglioppo into a traditional-method sparkling wine from Calabria. It is an unusual and engaging expression of this local red grape, offering gentle pink colour, fresh fruit and a little bread-crust complexity. The vintage bottling gives southern Italy a distinctive voice in the sparkling glass.
- Aromas: Delicate red-fruit notes sit beside bread-crust aromas, creating a restrained mix of freshness and traditional-method complexity rather than a strongly sweet perfume.
- Palate: Fresh and soft, with bubbles lifting the gentle fruit. The texture is approachable, making it comfortable both as an aperitif and alongside lighter dishes.
- Style: A dry sparkling rose from a Calabrian red grape, with a gentle, rounded feel and savoury lees-derived detail.
- Winemaking: Made by the traditional method, with the second fermentation taking place in bottle. Gaglioppo supplies the pink-fruit character, while time on the lees adds bread-like complexity before disgorgement.
- Cellaring: A mature sparkling vintage: enjoy now. Further cellaring depends on the individual bottle, not the vintage alone.
- Food Pairing: Smoked salmon, prawns, savoury pastry, roast chicken or a soft cheese platter; it is particularly appealing with salty aperitivo bites.
Gaglioppo bubbles are a lovely surprise to bring to the table. This rose offers the pleasure of a familiar sparkling style with a distinctly Calabrian twist. Open it with a few nibbles and enjoy a bottle that gives you something new to talk about. Serve well chilled in a tulip-shaped wine glass so both the bubbles and the aromatic detail can show.
iGreco
From the hills around Cariati on Calabria’s Ionian side, iGreco celebrates a family’s connection to southern Italy. Seven siblings carry forward an agricultural heritage in which olive growing and wine belong to the same landscape. Their identity is captured in the winery’s emblem: seven rings surrounding a central sun, with the spacing reflecting the siblings’ different ages. Local varieties are an important part of the collection, particularly Gaglioppo and Greco Bianco, alongside wines that explore Calabria through different blends and styles.
One of iGreco’s most intriguing directions is its traditional-method sparkling wine, bringing native Calabrian grapes into a category more often associated with northern Italy. Gaglioppo appears in rosé sparkling wine, while Greco Bianco offers a distinctive white expression. The wider range makes the estate an accessible introduction to a region that still feels underexplored. Its appeal lies in the combination of family identity, agricultural roots and a willingness to present Calabria in unexpected ways. For curious wine lovers, these are bottles that make southern Italy’s diversity feel immediate, personal and worth exploring.
