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Ferrocinto

Calabria, Italy

Located in Calabria's Pollino National Park in Cosenza province, Tenute Ferrocinto spans 130 hectares in Castrovillari at 450 meters elevation, combining 19th-century roots with updates since 2003. Historic sheepfolds now house cellars, and organic conversion applies to 50 hectares of vines in a protected wilderness. Potassium-rich soils under a Mediterranean climate cultivate native varieties such as Montonico, Greco Bianco, Moscato, Pecorello, Magliocco Canino and Dolce, Aglianico, and Calabrese, with minor plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Wines include Calabria PGI and Terre di Cosenza PDO labels, produced through manual labor and blended innovative-traditional methods. The range covers reds, whites, rosés, and single-varietals, plus olive oil and local products. The estate preserves terroir in harmony with nature, set amid gardens and vineyards.

Awards & Reviews:

  • Gold, Radici del Sud Compeition - Magglioco Calabria 2012

Tech Sheet
Located in Calabria's Pollino National Park in Cosenza province, Tenute Ferrocinto spans 130 hectares in Castrovillari at 450 meters elevation, combining 19th-century roots with updates since 2003. Historic sheepfolds now house cellars, and organic conversion applies to 50 hectares of vines in a protected wilderness. Potassium-rich soils under a Mediterranean climate cultivate native varieties such as Montonico, Greco Bianco, Moscato, Pecorello, Magliocco Canino and Dolce, Aglianico, and Calabrese, with minor plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Wines include Calabria PGI and Terre di Cosenza PDO labels, produced through manual labor and blended innovative-traditional methods. The range covers reds, whites, rosés, and single-varietals, plus olive oil and local products. The estate preserves terroir in harmony with nature, set amid gardens and vineyards.

Located in Calabria's Pollino National Park in Cosenza province, Tenute Ferrocinto spans 130 hectares in Castrovillari at 450 meters elevation, combining 19th-century roots with updates since 2003. Historic sheepfolds now house cellars, and organic conversion applies to 50 hectares of vines in a protected wilderness. Potassium-rich soils under a Mediterranean climate cultivate native varieties such as Montonico, Greco Bianco, Moscato, Pecorello, Magliocco Canino and Dolce, Aglianico, and Calabrese, with minor plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Wines include Calabria PGI and Terre di Cosenza PDO labels, produced through manual labor and blended innovative-traditional methods. The range covers reds, whites, rosés, and single-varietals, plus olive oil and local products. The estate preserves terroir in harmony with nature, set amid gardens and vineyards.

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Ferrocinto, Winery, Calabria

Technical Information

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Viticulture

Farming:

Undergoing biological conversion to organic farming, with vineyard management focused on preserving the terroir through a harmonious blend of centuries-old traditions and modern technological advancements in the Pollino area of Calabria.

Training:

Espalier system, which is common in Calabria for efficient sunlight exposure and mechanization potential, supporting yields of 6,000-7,000 kg/ha in their Mediterranean climate.

Harvesting:

Grapes are hand-harvested with meticulous selection to ensure quality and ripeness, typically occurring in early October.

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