The Savuto Valley lies just to the south of Cosenza, one of the largest towns in [Calabria](/region/calabria). This hilly area is well ventilated and produces perfumed wines that are light but rustic. The Savuto River begins high up on La Sila, a mountainous plateau that descends towards the Tyrrhenian Sea. Most of the wines made here are blends, likely of grapes such as [Gaglioppo](/gaglioppo) (or [Arvino](/arvino) as it is known here), [Greco Nero](/greco-nero), [Aglianico](/aglianico) or [Magliocco](/magliocco), cultivated on old bush vines. There are also some white wines made from [Mantonico](/mantonico-bianco) and [Chardonnay](/chardonnay), usually blended with [Greco Bianco](/greco-bianco). Winemakers such as Stefano Chioccioli (consulted at [Cantine Odoardi](/producer/cantine-odoardi)) and Nicola Tucci are responsible for some of the best wines in the DOC. His youthful, aromatic expression from the village of Marzi is worth a look for its gritty, red fruit character. Also producing interesting wines is the [Colacino Winery](/producer/colacino).