Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Ippolito 1845 – Mare Chiaro Cirò Bianco 2025 – Cirò DOC, Calabria, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A joyful expression of Calabria’s flagship white grape, 100% Greco Bianco. Produced near the Ionian Sea, Mare Chiaro beautifully captures the region’s coastal identity with vibrant freshness, saline minerality, and Mediterranean character. Far from a conventional white wine, it offers both remarkable drinkability and a fascinating glimpse into one of Italy’s oldest wine regions.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright aromas of citrus, white peach, tropical fruit, white flowers, and fresh herbs lead into flavors of lemon zest, pear, stone fruit, and subtle saline minerality. The finish is crisp, savory, and distinctly reminiscent of a sea breeze.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied with lively acidity and a beautifully balanced texture. Refreshing, mineral-driven, and wonderfully clean, it glides effortlessly across the palate before finishing with lingering coastal freshness.

Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled octopus, oysters, seafood pasta, fried calamari, ceviche, grilled fish, or fresh burrata with herbs.

Verdict
A delicious coastal white that overdelivers in personality and originality. Fresh, expressive, and endlessly drinkable, it showcases why Calabria deserves far more attention among lovers of distinctive Italian white wines.

Did You Know?
Greco Bianco has been cultivated in Calabria for well over two millennia, with roots tracing back to the arrival of Greek settlers in southern Italy during the era of Magna Graecia (“Greater Greece”). Today, it remains the historic backbone of Cirò Bianco and one of Italy’s oldest continuously cultivated indigenous white grapes.

🍷 Personal Pick
This bottle was simply fun from the very first sip. I loved its coastal personality, saline finish, and the way it kept inviting another glass without ever becoming heavy. It’s the kind of wine I enjoy pouring blind because almost everyone asks the same question afterward: “What was that? Can I have another glass?” That’s always a great sign. Cheers! — 4 days ago

Jillian Burrows

9.3

Four Roses date night! Rich and delicious. — 10 years ago

Alessandro Ghizzardi

8.9

AJ 89/100 - Finalmente riesco a mettere le mani sulla Malvasia di Bosa! Non quella che volevo ma un buon base per iniziare va sempre bene! Colore giallo paglierino chiaro, naso intrigante e complesso con note floreali, balsamiche, un ritorno di pesca bianca e uva sultanina, in bocca morbido, pieno, con giusta acidità e finale molto buono. Per essere un base mi sembra ottimo! — 11 years ago

Damon Larson

9.5

One of the best rose wines I have ever had. Strong cherry notes, easy drinking. I highly recommend. Good value as well. — 11 years ago

Salvatore Vellozzi

9.5

Alla vista limpido, molto trasparente, giallo paglierino, chiaro, poco denso.
Al naso intenso, schietto, med. fine, semplice con spiccata sensazione fruttata di pesca bianca acerba ed una nota agrumata di ananas.
In bocca è di corpo, caldo, rotondo, secco, fresco e sapido, suff equilibrato.
Finale intenso, fine e suff. persistente.
— 11 years ago

AJ Varin

9.4

First time trying this Malbec and I am pleased with it. — 12 years ago

Carter White

9.0

Easy drinking sangio — 2 months ago

Conner Lachenbruch

9.4

The best white I’ve had in recent memory including wine class. Extremely smooth and just the right amount of sweetness. Dangerously easy to drink. Almost to the point I wonder if the bottle is old and has lost some of its flavor — 8 years ago

John Richter

9.1

Good not too sweet — 10 years ago

Alessandro Ghizzardi

8.9

AJ 89/100 - un po di delusione per una grande bottiglia che aspettavo da tempo. Annata 2002, sboccatura 2014, bel colore giallo paglierino chiaro, naso in forte evoluzione, all'inizio chiuso con note citrine e di lievito, pian piano si apre con pasticceria, burro, frutta secca perlage finissimo e persistente, in bocca grandissima acidità, con ottima persistenza. Buono, molto buono, ma mi aspettavo decisamente di più. — 11 years ago

Aldo Mussio

8.9

colore paglierini chiaro, con bolle fini e numerose. Champagne elegante e vivace. Aromi di mele, di pere, d'agrumi e di mandorle, buona freschezza e mineralità — 11 years ago

Francesco Petroli

9.0

2001 - rosso di gamma granata coesa, il registro aromatico si sviluppa intorno a frutti scuri dove i sentori di terra smossa, cuoio e foglie di tabacco completano il cerchio che si traduce in un sorso di estrema vigoria gustativa. Un energico gioco tra pesi in solido equilibrio, seguito da un finale dal chiaro estratto tannico e una componente decisamente sapida. — 11 years ago

Eduardo Joffroy

9.0

Perfectly balanced — 12 years ago

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.0

Fresh , strawberries, low alcohol from Sardinia. Very good Rose ! — 3 years ago

Martijn

8.9

Nice almost spicy rosé.
Dark orange color. — 8 years ago

Scott Rounds

9.0

Bright, acidic, effervescent — 8 years ago

Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.1

Great old school Chianti Riserva with low 13 pct. AbV. Red cherry, oregano, tomato stems and wet soil. — 10 years ago

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Francesco Iacono

8.9

Chardonnay chiaro! — 11 years ago

Inti C

8.9

Nice chat with my ex-boss. Sweet and clear taste! — 11 years ago

DH

9.0

Amazing feel and finish — 11 years ago