Girò

Girò Grape Variety Girò is a red wine-producing grape variety native to Italy. It is a versatile variety, with the potential to create a range of styles, from light, fresh and fruity to full-bodied and structured.

Girò is a dark-skinned variety, producing wines with intense ruby-red colour and purple hues. Aromas of red and black fruit, violets and spice are often found, while the taste profile typically includes rich tannins and flavours of blackberry, cherry, raspberry and white pepper.

Girò is principally grown in Sardegna, in the provinces of Cagliari and Oristano. Girò is well suited to the hot climate of southern Italy, where it often produces high yields. The grapes can be harvested between late August and October, depending on the desired style of wine. In the cellar, the variety is commonly vinified in stainless steel tanks, with occasional use of oak depending on the desired style. Girò is often found as a varietal wine, with prominent cherry fruit characters and firm tannic structure with low acidity. It is suited for dry, sweet and fortified wine making. Girò is a versatile variety that pairs well with many types of dishes. The fruit-forward style of wines from Sardegna make great partners for tomato-based pasta dishes.

Girò is not a colour mutation of Giró Blanc from Mallorca but they are distinct varieties.