Separated from the rest of Italy by the Pollino mountain range, most of Calabria is mountainous or extremely hilly. Winemaking primarily occurs in the region’s lower elevations, usually in the hills or plains near the Ionian or Tyrrhenian coasts. The ancient Greek colonial influences have given the winemaking a decidedly Aegean feel, with many of the older plants still being manicured in the “Albarella” (shrub) style. Though some interesting white wines are produced, the region has come to be known for its earthy red wines, usually made from Gaglioppo (Ciro DOC) or Magliocco (Cosenza DOC).