Greco Bianco is an ancient white grape variety deeply rooted in the traditions of Calabria and, according to well-established historical accounts, in the viticulture of Magna Graecia. It is particularly prevalent along the Ionian coast of Reggio Calabria, in the Bianco and Casignana areas, but is also found in other parts of Calabria, including the Cirò and Melissa districts. The leaf is generally small to medium in size, pentagonal and either three-lobed or five-lobed; the bunch, of medium or medium-large size, may be cylindrical-conical or pyramidal, often winged and moderately compact. The berries are small to medium in size, ellipsoidal or spheroidal, with a pruinose, firm skin that is yellow-green in colour, tending towards golden as they ripen.
When vinified, Greco Bianco produces straw-yellow wines, sometimes with golden highlights, characterised by floral, citrus and fruity aromas, with hints of almond and a pleasant Mediterranean character. On the palate, it offers good freshness, structure and length, qualities that favour its development in the bottle. Its most famous expression is Greco di Bianco, a passito wine made from grapes dried in the sun or in special drying rooms: a golden or amber-coloured wine, smooth, warm and enveloping, with hints of orange blossom, dried figs, dates, candied citrus fruits, honey and almonds, capable of developing complex and harmonious notes over time.