Vineyards of Ippolito

Ippolito

5th-generation winemakers overlooking the Ionian Sea in Southern Italy.

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Founded

1845

Farming

Conventional

Altitude

0-350m

Hectares

100

Estate story

Hills and plains sloping to the sea

Centered around Cirò Marina (pop. 14k) the vinyards are divided into three estates. The largest is the 70 hectares on the Mancuso hillside ("mancuso" means "left", as in "turn left" when leaving Cirò Marina). The beautiful Mancuso vineyard delivers densely planted Galgioppo grapes. Near sea level are the Feudo and Difesa Piana Estates at 19 and 11 hectares respectively, growing Gaglioppo, Greco Bianco, and Pecorello.

Map showing Ciro in Calabria, Southern Italy

One of Italy's Oldest Wine Areas

Cirò

Established as a DOC in 1969; the red wines of the Classico subzone gained separate DOCG status in 2023.

Soil

Clay-marl soils on the hills; sandy-silt, alluvial, and limestone matrix near the sea.

Exposure

Southeast-facing with regular, coastal breezes.

Varietals

Gaglioppo, Greco Bianco, Pecorello, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cellar

Long-macerated reds in French oak, whites in stainless steel.

Estate details

170 Years Over 5 Generations

Each generation building on the success of previous generations.

Gaglioppo Grapes - Ippolito
Gaglioppo Grapes

Ippolito Mission

Keeping Calabrian Traditions

"With over 170 years of history, Ippolito is today the oldest winery in Calabria. Located in the historic center of Cirò Marina, the heart of Calabrian viticulture, the farm includes a 100-hectare agricultural estate, distributed between rolling hills and sunny plains near the Ionian Sea, in the classic Cirò area. The company mission has always been the recovery of traditions through the enhancement of native vines, the protection of the territory, intended as an ecosystem to defend and preserve."

Cellar at the estate
Difesa Piana Estate

Ippolito Philosophy

Quality, Elegance, Exclusivity

"Through research in the vineyard and in the cellar, the use of innovative techniques, the direct control of all production processes, we seek in our wines the elegance, exclusivity and identity with our territory. A fascinating challenge addressed through absolute quality. Today the company can boast 15 labels on 4 continents, a result that more than any other confirms a significant entrepreneurial dynamism."

5th-generation of the Ippolito family
5th Generation

A Legacy Continued

170 years, 5 generations

Ippolito today "features 15 different wine labels on 4 continents. Its guiding principles, that were born over 170 years ago are to promote the appreciation of its native vines, to safeguard the territory, to respect the traditions, nature and biodiversity of its native land. With the 5th generation at the helm, this is destined to continue for generations to come."

Wines from Ippolito

100% Gaglioppo, Greco di Bianco, Pecorello, and blends

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