Brutium Wine and Flavours Route – Between vineyards, villages and memories of ancient Calabria. The Brutium Wine and Flavours Route winds through the heart of the Cosenza area, crossing the hills of Crati and Savuto, in a landscape that preserves the legacy of the Bruzi, an Italic people from whom ancient Calabria takes its name. It is an itinerary of taste and memory, which combines agricultural culture, culinary tradition and rural landscapes of rare beauty. 🍷 Donnici and San Vito di Luzzi: wines of history: The wines of the area tell a thousand-year history. The Donnici DOC, with its red, rosé and white versions, and the San Vito di Luzzi, born from a long monastic tradition, are the oenological heart of the route. Wines that speak of territory, microclimate and passion. 👉 Tip: Book a visit to a small family winery and take part in the tasting: you will discover sincere wines, told by those who produce them every day. 🏘️ Villages between hills and ancient knowledge: The route touches villages such as Figline Vegliaturo, Luzzi, Dipignano and Rogliano, small towns nestled among vineyards and olive groves, where traditions are still handed down orally and each festival is a collective celebration. 👉 Tip: Stop in Dipignano to taste the famous local "sponge cake", often still prepared according to artisanal recipes. 🍴 Strong and generous flavors: In addition to wines, this land offers cured meats with a strong character – capocollo, sausage, bacon – and dishes of peasant cuisine, such as lagane with chickpeas, stuffed aubergines and homemade bread cooked in a wood-fired oven. Authentic flavours, born from simplicity and ingenuity. 👉 Tip: Book a dinner at the farmhouse: the traditional dishes are told with pride, and the wine flows generously. 🌿 A landscape that invites slowness: The hills of Crati open up into a gentle and silent landscape. The paths between the rows, the sloping olive groves and the views towards the valley invite you to slow down. A territory that can be explored at a slow pace, by bicycle or on foot, letting yourself be guided by the scent of grapes and sunlight. 👉 Tip: Walk through the vineyards at sunset: the warm, golden light makes every glimpse perfect for a photo of the city. or for a memory to keep. 🛌 Hospitality among vineyards and silence: The area offers farmhouses, farmhouses and family-run B&Bs where the welcome is authentic and convivial. Many facilities offer packages with tastings, educational experiences and typical cuisine, to fully experience the culture of the place. 👉 Tip: Choose a structure immersed in the countryside between Luzzi and Montalto Uffugo: in the evening, between stars and cicadas, time seems to stand still. The Brutium Wine and Flavours Route is an invitation to get to know the Calabria of its deep roots: among historic vineyards, sincere dishes and landscapes that speak to the heart.