Librandi

Calabria Rosso IGT - Megonio - Librandi 2024

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Format: 75 cl

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19,20 €

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Technical information

Producer	Librandi
Name	Calabria Rosso IGT
Variety	Magliocco 100%
Vintage	2024
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, skin maceration
Region	Calabria
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	A few months in steel or wood
Type of cask	Allier barrique
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 3-5 years
Pairing	Red meats, aged cheeses

Description

Librandi's Megonio is a red wine that excellently represents the unique terroir of Calabria. Made exclusively from Merlot grapes, this wine is a true emblem of the IGT Calabria Rosso. The Librandi estate, renowned for its dedication to quality viticulture, pays special attention to its vineyards situated in the region's favorable climatic conditions.

From the very first glance, Megonio impresses with its deep, brilliant red color. On the nose, it presents a complex bouquet featuring notes of ripe red fruits, spices, and a light hint of vanilla, deriving from careful aging in oak barrels. This phase of wood maturation not only enriches the wine's aromatic profile but also helps to harmonize the tannic elements, offering a pleasantly balanced drinking experience.

On the palate, Megonio is full and robust, with a well-defined tannic structure that promises excellent aging potential. The flavors of red fruits blend with touches of chocolate and tobacco, leading to a long and persistent finish.

This wine pairs perfectly with rich and structured dishes such as grilled red meats, game-based dishes, or aged cheeses. Also ideal as a meditation wine, Librandi's Megonio exemplifies how Merlot can express itself with a distinctive and impressive character when cultivated in the Calabrian lands. An indispensable addition for lovers of Italian red wines with character and depth.

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How to serve

Glass:

Wide goblet

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Serve to:

18-20°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good immediately but you can age it for 5-7 years

Production area

Calabria

The winery

Librandi – Winery in Calabria

Discover the story and wines of Librandi.

A family-owned Calabrian winery, known for promoting native grape varieties and for significant ampelographic research.

Region: Calabria

Country: Italia

Founded: 1953

Grapes: Gaglioppo, Greco bianco, Greco nero, Magliocco (Magliocco dolce), Mantonico, Pecorello, Guarnaccia nera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

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.

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Winery history

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 recognitions

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.