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
“A juicy, textured and structured riserva, offering plentiful aromas of sweet cherries, plums and warm herbs. It’s medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Well built, with a silkier texture at the center and a chalky finish.” — acclaim for 2021 Librandi Duca San Felice from James Suckling, Aug 2024
“Here’s a juicy, succulent and crunchy red. The nose proposes aromas of redcurrants, sour cherries, wild strawberries and some aloe vera. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Juicy and vivid with crisp acidity and a bright, transparent finish.” — acclaim for 2022 Segno Librandi Rosso Classico from James Suckling, Aug 2024
“A fruity white that has aromas of lemons, apples and hints of mangoes. It’s a medium-bodied, juicy and easy drinking.” — acclaim for 2023 Segno Librandi Bianco from James Suckling, Aug 2024
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