Reggio Calabria · Three generations since 1958
From the slopes of Aspromonte descending towards the Strait, we cultivate the true soul of Calabria. A family passion, preserved and handed down for over sixty years.
Our story
The winery Battaglia Vini was founded in 1958 through the vision and dedication of Vincenzo Battaglia. A love for the vine and for his land that has never faded, passed from father to son.
The winery then passed to his son Carmelo and his wife Anna, who preserved its values. Today the baton is in the hands of the third generation: siblings Rossella, Antonella and Vincenzo, who blend the family tradition with modern winemaking techniques.
«Our mission is to bring true Calabrian quality to our customers' tables: products of excellence that only our land can give us.» — The Battaglia siblings
The catalogue
Twelve labels telling the story of Calabria's native grape varieties — from Nerello to Alicante, from Zibibbo to Gaglioppo — born between sun, sea and ancient farming wisdom.
Deep ruby with violet hues, tannic and enveloping: cherry, blackberry, liquorice, tobacco and coffee.
Ruby with violet hues, mineral and elegant. Aged in barrique, with notes of sage, rosemary and spices.
Deep ruby, complex and spiced with a floral touch: the character of the terroir meets international finesse.
Deep ruby: black cherry, plum, vanilla and coffee. Soft, full and velvety.
Deep ruby, fragrant cherry and blackberry. Great tannic structure, elegant and long-lasting.
Ruby with violet hues, mineral and savoury, with pronounced notes of sage and rosemary.
Deep ruby and fruity, with woodland berry notes. Full, well-structured and perfectly balanced.
Light cherry rosé, pronounced fruity notes, intense and harmonious with a pleasant freshness.
Bright straw yellow, sumptuous tropical aromas. Warm and round, with an apricot finish.
Straw yellow with golden hues, yellow-fleshed fruit and delicate vanilla notes. Full, aromatic and persistent.
Antique gold with topaz hues: almond, syrupy apricot, acacia honey and dried figs. Full and smooth.
Deep ruby with violet hues, very ripe forest fruits. Intense and sweet, with long-lasting persistence.
The territory
Our vineyards grow on the southernmost tip of the province of Reggio Calabria: where Capo Spartivento and the Costa dei Gelsomini dip the boot into the Ionian Sea, and the land rises swiftly towards the foothills of Aspromonte.
From this clay soil, between 200 and 500 metres, kissed by the sun and caressed by the winds of the Strait, our IGTs Pellaro, Arghillà and Palizzi are born: an unrepeatable microclimate, preserved with respect and shared with the world with pride.
The appellations
Our labels are born in three Typical Geographic Indications of the province of Reggio Calabria, each with its own regulations, soils and light.
The detail shows the province of Reggio Calabria with the real municipal boundaries of the IGT zones (ISTAT data). Hover over the cards to highlight each appellation.
The regional appellation encompasses our three zones: every wine from Pellaro, Arghillà or Palizzi is also a wine of Calabria. When grapes come from multiple terroirs, this is the appellation that tells their story.
The peninsula stretching between the Ionian Sea and the Strait of Messina: the extreme tip of the boot, where the sea accompanies the vines.
Our winesSuperbo · Luci · 50 Anni · Pellaro
The plateau north of the city: hills enclosed on one side by the Strait and on the other by the slopes rising towards Aspromonte.
Our winesDea Bruna
The southernmost tip: Capo Spartivento and the Costa dei Gelsomini, where the land divides between hills and mountain.
Our winesMistero · Palizzi · Desiderio Rosso
Born in the regional IGTGiaros Bianco · Giaros Rosato · Bianco Luna · Desiderio
Our method
Four steps, one single principle: intervene as little as possible and at the right moment. Three generations of farming wisdom, supported by modern winery techniques.
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Harvested strictly by hand, crate by crate, to bring only intact bunches to the winery. Each vineyard has its moment: we begin with Chardonnay and end with overripe Zibibbo.
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Destemming and gentle pressing, then fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. For reds, daily pumping-over and punch-downs extract colour and tannin with delicacy.
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Malolactic fermentation takes place in second-fill French oak barriques, which round without masking the fruit. More immediate wines rest in stainless steel, to preserve freshness and minerality.
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The work ends at the table. Each label has its serving temperature and its Calabrian traditional pairing: from maccarruni with wild boar ragù to petrali with figs.
No wine leaves the winery before it is ready: it is the vintage and the tasting that decide the timing, not the calendar.
Gallery
Harvest, cellar and glasses: 30 shots from our life on the estate. Click a photo to browse them all.
Frequently asked questions
The wine shop is at Via Spirito Santo 46, 89128 Reggio Calabria, while the production cellar is at Via Prumo snc, 89133 Reggio Calabria. You can reach us at 0965 890739 or write to info@agribattaglia.it.
We produce twelve labels: seven reds (Mistero, Superbo, Luci, Dea Bruna, 50 Anni, Palizzi, Pellaro), one rosé (Giaros Rosato), two whites (Giaros Bianco and Bianco Luna) and two meditation passito wines (Desiderio and Desiderio Rosso).
They are three Typical Geographic Indications in the province of Reggio Calabria. Pellaro covers Motta San Giovanni and some hamlets of Reggio Calabria, from sea level to 300 m. Arghillà encompasses Calanna, Campo Calabro, Fiumara and Villa San Giovanni, on hills between 300 and 500 m. Palizzi covers Bova, Bova Marina, Brancaleone, Condofuri, Palizzi and Staiti, on the southernmost Ionian coast.
We work mainly with southern varieties: Nerello mascalese, Nero calabrese, Nero d'Avola, Alicante, Gaglioppo and Calabrese for reds and rosés; Malvasia bianca, Chardonnay, Zibibbo and Grillo for whites and passito wines. In one label only, Luci, Nerello Calabrese meets Cabernet Sauvignon.
You can buy directly at our wine shop in Reggio Calabria, or contact us by phone or email: we will be happy to recommend the right label for you.
Since 1958, when Vincenzo Battaglia planted the first vines. The winery then passed to his son Carmelo and his wife Anna, and today is run by the third generation: siblings Rossella, Antonella and Vincenzo.
Contact
We look forward to welcoming you at our wine shop for a glass. For information on orders and tastings, write to us or call us directly.
Via Spirito Santo, 46
89128 Reggio Calabria (RC)
Via Prumo snc
89133 Reggio Calabria (RC)
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