Vumbaca

Vigneti Vumbaca's journey began in 1984 when Christian Vumbaca's mother and uncle purchased six hectares of land in Cirò, Calabria, planting two hectares with vines.

This purchase sparked Christian's childhood fascination with viticulture, leading him to abandon his law career in Rome years later to pursue winemaking. Today, he organically tends six hectares of sandy- and clayey-calcareous soil, cultivating Gaglioppo and Greco Bianco grapes. Cirò, at the forefront of Calabria's wine renaissance, is Christian's canvas for crafting expressive wines.

Avoiding oak aging and embracing organic farming, Christian's minimalist approach reflects in his wines' purity and sincerity. With only small-scale production, his wines mirror his jovial and direct personality. Calabria's Mediterranean essence shines through his wines, balancing fruit, spice, and coastal nuances.

Gaglioppo, an ancient and challenging grape, embodies Southern Italy's essence with its delicate color and robust tannins, pairing beautifully with rustic fare. Vumbaca encapsulates Christian's passion and dedication to Calabrian viticulture, crafting wines with unmistakable character and charm.

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Available Wines:

  • Vumbaca Cirò Bianco

    Cirò Bianco DOC

    Made from the Greco Bianco variety, one of the many members of the Greco Group and distinct from the more common Greco grown in Campania. According to some research, this is actually the same grape known as Malvasia di Lipari.

    Fermented and aged in stainless steel vats to preserve its freshness, this is a delightful, mineral and delicate white. It offers aromas of mediterranean citrus, fine herbs and a dry finish.

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    Cirò Rosato DOC

    Made from organically farmed, estate grown Gaglioppo, Calabria's signature red. After harvest, the grapes are pressed and the juice remains in the press just a few hours, then it is transferred to temperature controlled stainless steel where it ferments with a selected strain of neutral yeasts.

    In keeping with Gaglioppo's nature, this is a pale rose with light copper hues that will surprise for its complexity and variety of aromatics. Strawberry, cherry and wild rose are followed by Mediterranean herbs. A dry, delightful rose from the tip-toe of Italy.

  • Vumbaca Ciro Classico Gaglioppo

    Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore DOC

    100% organically grown Gaglioppo, Calabria’s most important red grape variety, from 50+ years old vines, trained in the traditional “alberello” system. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in stainless steel tanks. Maceration is kept short, to just 6 days.

    As usual with Gaglioppo, this is deceivingly light in color, but full of character, with plenty of berry fruit aromas and a vibrant acidity.

  • Vumbaca Cirò Riserva Gaglioppo

    Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva DOC

    A selection of the estate’s best organically grown Gaglioppo grapes, from 50+ years old vines, trained in the traditional “alberello” system. Fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks, and aged in stainless steel tanks for over 2 years.

    Winemaking is minimal, for a wine that is full of character and brims with aromas of small berry fruit, pomegranate and black pepper.