I Gelsi Rosso Calabria IGT

A purple-red everyday wine from the deep south of Italy — direct, fresh, and uncomplicated to drink.

The Statti winery is one of the best-known producers in Calabria and has been cultivating large parts of the Lamezia plain near the Tyrrhenian Sea for generations. The family stands for accessible wines that show the Mediterranean character of the region — sun-ripened fruit, moderate structure, suitable for everyday use.

The I Gelsi Rosso (named after the mulberry trees of the region) is traditionally vinified red, 30% of the berries remain unpressed — this preserves fruit intensity and ensures a soft tannin structure. The temperature-controlled fermentation keeps the aromas fresh: sour cherry, red plum, and a hint of black pepper, light spice in the finish. The palate is juicy, the acidity moderate — not an edgy wine, but one that is fun right after pouring.

• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Goes well with: pizza, grilled lamb chops, pasta al ragù, aged pecorino