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Terre di Cosenza is a relatively new addition to the DOCs of Calabria, southern Italy. The title covers the Cozenza province in its entirety. Introduced in late 2011, it symbolized a long awaited renaissance in the region’s winemaking. It is the combination of a variety of DOCs that were previously in the area.
Within the Terre di Cosenza viticultural area, a cluster of sub zones are identified as producing particularly high quality wines. These are Condoleo, Donnici, Esaro, Pollino, San Vito di Luzzi, Colline del Crati and Verbicaro. There are many variations on the regulations for components for Bianco, Rosato and Rosso blends, depending on the subregion.
The grapes intended for the production of wines suitable for being designated with the Controlled Designation of Origin “Terre di Cosenza” must come from vineyards located throughout the administrative territory of the province of Cosenza.
Terre di Cosenza Rosso focuses heavily on Calabria’s idiosyncratic dark skinned grape Magliocco. It is required to make up at least 60 percent of the blend.
Magliocco may also appear in the blend for the rosé wines, which is much more flexible; Terre di Cosenza Rosato can be made from any combination of Greco Nero, Gaglioppo, Aglianico and Nero d’Avola.
The DOC’s finest whites are based on Greco Bianco and Mantonico.
The red wines are characterized by their full-bodied and dry qualities. The DOC’s white wines are based on Greco Bianco and Mantonico grapes and tend to have a light and fruity taste.
Overall, Terra di Cosenza DOC wines pairs well with food specialities such as Salsiccia di Calabria DOP and Cappocollo di Calabria DOP.
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