The winery
Librandi
A family-owned Calabrian winery, known for promoting native grape varieties and for significant ampelographic research.
- Calabria · Italia
- Since 1953
- 34 products
The story
Librandi is a family-owned company that has been active for several generations. Bottling began in 1953 in Cirò Marina; over the decades the company expanded its properties and facilities and launched research and conservation projects for Calabria's ampelographic heritage, creating a collection vineyard of around 200 varieties and implementing clonal selection programs.
Production philosophy
The winery combines respect for local tradition with a scientific approach: it aims to recover and enhance Calabrian indigenous grape varieties, pursue viticultural practices focused on quality and sustainability, and transform the regional heritage into wines that tell the story of the territory.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards and wineries are located in the eastern area of Calabria, with the company headquarters in Cirò Marina and six main estates. The vineyards extend across various exposures and altitudes within the Val di Neto and Cirò areas, regions historically suited to vine cultivation.
Awards and recognition
The winery and its wines have received national and international recognition. Among the recent mentions on the website: Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso 2026 for Duca Sanfelice and 5 Grappoli Bibenda 2026 for Gravello.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Gaglioppo
- Greco bianco
- Greco nero
- Magliocco (Magliocco dolce)
- Mantonico
- Pecorello
- Guarnaccia nera
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Hectares
- 232.0
What makes it distinctive
- Extensive research and conservation activities: a collection vineyard with around 200 indigenous grape varieties.
- Clonal selection and registration of Calabrian clones.
- Multigenerational family-run business with roots in the Cirò Marina area.
- A network of six production estates.
- Production includes still wines, traditional method sparkling wines, and extra virgin olive oil.
