Librandi

Brand Description

The Librandi winery is a modern enterprise founded in 1950 by Antonio and Nicodemo Librandi. Nowadays, the winery is run by Nicodemo, his two sons Paolo and Raffaele, his nephew Francesco and his niece Teresa. To this day, they remain faithful to the principles that inspired their forefathers: a great wine requires love and dedication to the land and its history.

Location of Vineyard

Librandi is located in Cirò Marina, a small town in the southern Italian region of Calabria (Italy’s boot tip), on the splendid Ionian coastline. The soil in this area is naturally suited for grape growing, and the geographic position, located between the sea and the Sila Mountains, guarantees an excellent balance between day and nighttime temperatures.

Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy

All Librandi wines and olive oils are made exclusively from estate-grown grapes and olives. The Librandi family owns a total of 890 acres, 573 of which are vineyards, 247 are olive groves, and the remainding acres are dedicated to the forest. The vineyards are planted with both local varietals (Gaglioppo, Magliocco and Mantonico) and international varietals. Librandi also runs an experimental vineyard with ancient local varietals.

Nicodemo Librandi
Nicodemo-Antonio Librandi
Cantina Librandi
Librandi Estate
Librandi Wine Barrels
Librandi Cellar
Librandi Fermentation Tanks
Librandi Museum of Wine and Agriculture
Librandi wine bottles from 1975
Paolo Librandi
The Librandi Family, Raffaele, Paolo, Nicodemo, Teresa, Francesco
Librandi, Rosaneti Vineyards with the collection of native varieties in the middle
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Winery Profile
Owner: Francesco, Paolo, Raffaele and Teresa Librandi
Winemaker: Donato Lanati
Total acreage under vine: 1550
Founded: 1952
Production: 2500000
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Acclaim
The 2022 Gravello Tenuta Aricdiaconato ((60% Gaglioppo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon) grumbles up from the glass with sweet violet flowers, seared meats and smoke. It’s juicy, silken and pliant with tactile minerals and savory spices complicating ripe red berry fruits. The slightest hint of bell pepper alludes to the Cabernet component in the blend. The 2022 finishes fresh with grippy tannins and a saline tinge. — acclaim for 2022 Librandi Gravello from Vinous, Mar 2025
The 2021 Ciro Rosso Riserva Duca Sanfelice emerges from the glass with a whiff of sour cherries, crushed cranberries, worn leather and sage. This is soothing, round, and silky in texture. Ripe red berry fruits slowly saturate, and a collection of edgy tannins mounts toward the close. The 2021 tapers off structured with a resonance of black raspberry. — acclaim for 2021 Librandi Duca San Felice from Vinous, Mar 2025
The 2022 Megonio Tenuta Rosaneti opens with dusty roses, cedar shavings and dried black cherries. Soft and round, its ripe blueberry and wild berry fruits seems to bend along the contours of the palate. A bump of juicy acidity meets chalky mineral tones and licorice as the 2022 finishes with admirable length and a pleasant bitterness. The Meognio really grows on you. It’s a beautifully balanced and complete Magliocco. — acclaim for 2022 Librandi Megonio from Vinous, Mar 2025
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