Cirò (pronounced chi-ro) has the largest production volume of any DOC in Calabria. It’s not just important in volume, but also in quality; in 2025, Cirò Classico was promoted to Calabria’s first DOCG. There are several factors that make this appellation special, including its history, its terroir and the distinctive style of wine it produces thanks to the characterful Gaglioppo grape. Comparisons with Barolo abound; are they well-founded or just wishful thinking?