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 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
“Orange-hued with a tinge of hot pink, the 2023 Rosato Segno Librandi Ciro slowly evolves in the glass with a nuanced mix of stone dust, sage and nectarine. It’s lively and wicked fresh, with cooling acidity and tactile mineral tones up front, giving way to a core of citrus-tinged green apples. A cascade of inner florals resonates throughout the long and tense finale. As the 2023 leaves the mouth watering for more. This is a bit more subtle than previous vintages yet remarkably pretty all the same.” — acclaim for 2023 Segno Librandi Rosato from Vinous, May 2024
“This has inviting aromas of mocha and chocolate orange combined with red berry fruit and spice. Juicy and full-bodied with broad and powdery tannins and a chocolaty finish.” — acclaim for 2022 Librandi Megonio from James Suckling, Oct 2023
“This harmonious red frames notes of ripe black cherry and mulberry fruit, Mediterranean macchia, orange peel and almond blossoms with light, creamy tannins that firm the fresh finish.” – (Also featured in Savvy Shopper) — acclaim for 2022 Librandi Megonio from Wine Spectator, Mar 2024
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