Chora Rosso Magliocco 100% PGI

100% Magliocco, a native Calabrian grape variety — straightforward, tasty and peppery

The basic red from L'Acino, sincere and tasty, with a bitterish finish that invites you to sip

The Red Chora 100% PGI Magliocco of the Grape

Chora Rosso is L'Acino's base red wine, made from 100% Magliocco grapes, an ancient native Calabrian grape. It's a straightforward and flavorful red, with distinctive peppery notes and a pleasantly bitter finish that defines its character. Spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts, the absence of fining or filtration, and aging in stainless steel fully preserve its authenticity and freshness. It grows on the windswept hills of San Marco Argentano, suspended between the sea and the mountains, using natural farming methods that put the land at the center. A genuine and characterful red, a faithful expression of a rural and authentic Calabria, perfect for everyday dining.
 
 
 

The roots of this Magliocco are sunk in the ancient Calabrian vine

Magliocco is one of Calabria's most iconic and ancient red grape varieties, cultivated in these lands since the time of Magna Graecia, when Greek settlers brought the culture of the vine. Long a humble protagonist of peasant wine destined for home consumption, Magliocco has been rediscovered and promoted in recent decades thanks to the passion of winemakers attentive to their roots and biodiversity. Its distinctive spicy notes and bitterish finish give it a strong territorial identity. The name "Chora," which in ancient Greek refers to the cultivated land around the city, celebrates this profound connection to the Calabrian land. The Acino preserves this legacy with natural vinification.
 
 
 

Choosing Chora Rosso means taking care of yourself

A wine produced through spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts, without fining or filtration, represents a conscious choice for a more natural and authentic experience. The absence of invasive interventions preserves the integrity of the product and its original characteristics. Magliocco, a red grape variety, is naturally rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins, compounds with recognized antioxidant properties. Artisanal production and a connection to a nature-centered agriculture guarantee a vibrant and authentic product, to be enjoyed in moderation in the convivial Mediterranean tradition. Choosing a wine made with natural methods also means supporting sustainable agricultural practices and valorizing a precious native grape variety.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Chora Rosso Magliocco

• WITH SALAMI AND TASTY MEATS — Its peppery notes interact beautifully with the intense flavors. Serve it with Organic Sheep Salami or with succulents Pork ribs grilled for a rustic and satisfying combination.
• WITH TRADITIONAL FIRST COURSES — Its frankness pairs perfectly with full-bodied sauces. Try it with Organic Senatore Cappelli Fusilloni topped with a tasty Organic Grass-Fed Beef Red Ragù  for a tasty and flavourful dish.
• WITH SPICY AND MATURE CHEESES — Its bitterish finish is an ideal match with strong cheeses. Pecorino with Chilli and Organic Caciocavallo Aged Reserve enhance its spicy texture.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Magliocco (native Calabrian grape variety)
VINIFICATION: Spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. No fining or filtration.
MATURING: In steel
NAME: IGP
TYPE: Basic red, frank and tasty
 
 
 

VISUAL EXAMINATION

It has a lively and luminous ruby ​​red color, with youthful reflections, an indication of the freshness of the wine and the naturalness of a vinification without clarification or filtration.
 
 
 

OLFACTORY EXAMINATION

On the nose it expresses lively notes of red fruit and the characteristic peppery hints typical of Magliocco, enriched by spicy hints and a delicate herbaceous texture. A frank bouquet with a strong territorial identity.
 
 
 

TASTE TEST

On the palate, it's tasty and refreshing, with a spicy and peppery texture and a distinctive bitterish finish that defines its character and invites you to try again. A sincere, smooth, and highly drinkable red.
 
 
 

FOOD PAIRINGS

A straightforward and versatile red wine, it pairs perfectly with cured meats and flavorful meats, grilled dishes, pasta dishes with rich, traditional Southern Italian sauces, and spicy and aged cheeses. Its peppery notes and bitterish finish make it the perfect companion for everyday dining and for dishes with character.
 
 
 

The Producer: The Grape

L'Acino is a winery in San Marco Argentano, Calabria, founded in 2006 out of a desire to enhance the hills nestled between the sea and the mountains. Its philosophy places nature at the center, with spontaneous and natural winemaking that faithfully expresses the area's native grape varieties.
 
 
 

Important

Contains sulfites. Unfiltered.
 
 
 

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