The winery
Dafora
Profile prepared using publicly available information for the entity known as Spadafora. The name "Dafora" could not be found online; consequently, the profile relies on sources identified for Spadafora (Cantine Spadafora / Azienda Agricola Spadafora).
- Calabria · Italia
- Since 1915
- 14 products
The story
Sources link the Spadafora group to historical roots in the Donnici area. The family's origins are cited as dating back to 1915 and, over time, production was moved to a more modern facility in Mangone. The winery has evolved while remaining family-run and investing in winemaking technologies.
Production philosophy
The pursuit of quality through the integration of local tradition and modern production methods: grape selection, control of fermentation temperatures, maturation in stainless steel and wood to enhance varietal characteristics.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards and production facilities are located in the hills around Donnici and in the Mangone area, Calabria. The winery is part of the local wine production scene and of the Brutium wine and food routes.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Magliocco
- Greco Bianco
- Hectares
- 40.0
What makes it distinctive
- Documented historical roots.
- Production based on indigenous grape varieties such as Magliocco; also experimenting with Greco Bianco.
- Modern winery in Mangone with barrique aging and facilities for bottling and storage.
- Winery visits and an on-site wine shop for tastings and direct sales.
