Description
The Librandi winery was founded in 1950 by Antonio and Nicodemo Librandi, in Cirò Marina, a small town in the southern Italian region of Calabria (Italy’s boot tip), on the splendid Ionian coastline. Since 2012, the winery has been 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 by preserving and promoting Calabrian wine heritage, particularly its indigenous grape varieties. Today, Librandi owns a total of 890 acres, 573 of which are vineyards, 247 are olive groves and the remainder maintained as forest. A champion of local grape varieties, the vineyards are planted primarily with the local varietals: Gaglioppo, Magliocco and Mantonico, along with some international varietals as well. All the Librandi wines and olive oils are made exclusively from estate-grown grapes and olives.
The epitome of Cirò Rosato, this wine is the interpretation and summary of the work of three generations, four estates, a deep knowledge of the area and years of collaboration. 100% Gaglioppo, processed entirely in stainless steel and aged in bottle prior to release. Remarkable bright copper hue. Complex, heady aromas of red summer fruits layered with savory herbs and dried floral notes. The palate offers fleshy flavors or pomegranate, strawberry, red plum, blood orange and a touch potpourri. Wonderfully textured, with ample acid through the lengthy finish. Exceptional.
