Castrovillari lies at the foot of the southern slope of Mount Pollino, in a wine-growing landscape characterised by terraced hillsides, alluvial fans and slopes overlooking the Coscile plain. The altitude, the proximity of the mountains and the breezes blowing down from them contribute to a Mediterranean climate with Apennine characteristics, featuring bright summers, rainfall concentrated in autumn and winter, and a significant temperature difference between day and night. The most suitable vineyards are situated in the hilly and foothill areas, whilst the geology alternates between the limestone substrates of the Pollino massif and deposits from the Castrovillari basin, consisting of conglomerates, silty clays, sands and alluvial materials. It is in this environment that the grape varieties characteristic of northern Calabria really come into their own: Magliocco and Gaglioppo for reds and rosés; Greco bianco, Guarnaccia bianca, Pecorello and Montonico for whites; and Moscato for sweet wines. The local tradition includes full-bodied, dry reds; fresh, harmonious whites; fragrant rosés; as well as passito wines, late harvests and selections subjected to ageing. Hillside viticulture, traditional pruning methods and winemaking that prioritises the distinctive character of the grapes complete the profile of a region with a distinct oenological identity.