S. Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto

The Protected Designation of Origin "Sant'Anna di Isola di Capo Rizzuto", includes two types of wine: Red and Rosé. 

Grapes

The composition of the grapes from which Sant'Anna di Isola di Capo Rizzuto wines are vinified includes, in the vineyards of origin, between 40% and 60% of Gaglioppo. To this is added a share between 40% and 60% of Nocera, Nerello mascalese, Nerello cappuccio, Malvasia nera, Malvasia bianca and Greco bianco (alone or combined). Finally, up to a maximum of 35%, other white grapes may also be used. 

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The red Sant'Anna di Isola di Capo Rizzuto has a color that can be more or less charged, depending on the production. The aroma is vinous and characteristic and is accompanied by a dry, harmonious and round taste. The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 12% vol Even in the Rosé (12% vol) the tonality can be more or less full and the smell is confirmed as vinous and characteristic, as well as the taste, which is dry, harmonious and round. 

Grape production area

The production area, mainly flat, has its pivot in the village of Sant'Anna, a hamlet of Isola Capo Rizzuto, but also involves the municipalities of Crotone and Cutro. 

Specificity and historical notes

Already in the period of Magna Graecia, Sant'Anna was a wine centre of excellence and its wine was exported to Crete and Egypt. Fame that has remained solid over the centuries, so much so that the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, landed in the area and fell in love with the local wine, stayed there for six months.