Creta Paglia

Natural Winery in Calabria

Creta Paglia is a natural wine project founded by Antonello Canonico in 2017, located in San Marco Argentano, Calabria, at the foot of the Pollino mountains. The name "Creta Paglia" refers to traditional homes made of red brick and straw, reflecting the local architectural heritage. Antonello, after collaborating with renowned Calabrian natural winemaker L’Acino, established his own winery to produce wines that authentically express the region's unique terroir.

🌿 Philosophy & Practices

Creta Paglia follows biodynamic principles, emphasizing minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the cellar. The estate spans approximately three hectares of ancient vineyards, planted with indigenous Calabrian grape varieties such as Guardavalle, Mantonico, Zibibbo, Magliocco, and Greco Nero. The vines are cultivated at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level, benefiting from the region's clay soils and favorable microclimate.

🍷 Notable Wines

• Sciccu: An orange wine made from a blend of Guardavalle, Mantonico, and Guarnaccia grapes. It undergoes short skin contact maceration and is aged in concrete, resulting in a bright amber color with smooth tannins and notes of thyme and clementines.

• Folk: A white wine crafted from Pecorello grapes, featuring short skin contact maceration in steel vats. The high-altitude vineyards contribute to its freshness and balance.

• Coclò: A red wine produced from Magliocco grapes, fermented with spontaneous fermentation and maceration for five days on the skins in tonneaux, followed by nine months of aging in steel tanks.

• Strampalato: A red wine made from a blend of indigenous Calabrian grape varieties, showcasing the region's unique terroir.

• Forse Sono Fiori: A wine that reflects the delicate and direct expression of the land, produced with minimal intervention.