IGT area (land wines) for white, red and rosé wines in the Italian region of Calabria. It covers 250 hectares of vineyards throughout the region. Grape varieties authorised in the region may be used. Varietal wines must contain at least 85% of the variety in question, up to 15% may be other varieties. For the wines, a minimum alcohol content is prescribed differently for each wine type, but no maturation period.
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