Calabria | Wine region
In the tip of Italy's boot, apart from tourism, which is almost typical for Italy, a prosperous agriculture thrives and flourishes. Orange groves, olive plantations and vineyards enrich the image of this region, which is predominantly dominated by mountain massifs. These cause a very different climate within the region with the typical Mediterranean climate on the coasts and hot summers and cold, rainy winters on the heights in the interior. Numerous sites in the region are ideal for growing citrus fruits, olives, vegetables and vines. A legend tells that athletes of Magna Grecia, returning from one of the first Olympiads, toasted with Krimisa wine from the zone of today's Cirò. Consequently, the wine-growing tradition of the region can look back on several millennia. - Gerardo
"Fortunately, there are still a few historic wineries and a handful of capable new winemakers who are proving the expressive diversity of Gaglioppo with excellent bottles." - Slow Wine
Classic: Cirò Grape Variety: Greco Grape Variety: Gaglioppo
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Cirò Rosato Segno Librandi DOC 2025Librandi, Calabria
The Cirò Rosato is a bright coral pink with delicate violet reflections in the glass - a real eye-catcher. Its bouquet seduces with fresh aromas of red berries such as strawberry and raspberry, finely rounded off by floral notes. The aromatic clarity gives the wine a playful freshness that makes you want to take the first sip as soon as you smell...
€ 6,95 = 9,27 €/L
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Cirò Bianco Segno Librandi DOC 2025Librandi, Calabria
The Cirò Bianco from Librandi presents itself in a light straw yellow and delights with its delicate, filigree bouquet. Fine aromas of citrus fruits such as lime and grapefruit combine harmoniously with floral nuances and lend the wine a fragrant lightness. The freshness is already apparent on the nose and continues seamlessly on the...
€ 6,95 = 9,27 €/L
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Cirò Rosso Classico Segno Librandi DOC 2024Librandi, Calabria
Cirò Rosso, made from the indigenous Gaglioppo grape, is an authentic expression of Calabrian wine culture. It has a multi-layered aroma on the nose: ripe red wild fruits such as redcurrants and cherries are combined with subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs and a hint of pepper - an exciting, spicy complexity that makes the wine full of character and...
€ 6,95 = 9,27 €/L
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Labella · Vino Bianco Frizzante IGT 2025Librandi, Calabria
The Labella Frizzante impresses with its vivacity and radiant freshness. The nose reveals fine fruity notes reminiscent of green apples and citrus fruits. On the palate, it impresses with a harmonious interplay of fruitiness and an animating acidity, which is wonderfully underlined by a delicate, persistent...
€ 6,95 = 9,27 €/L
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Asylia · Rosso Melissa DOC 2025Librandi, Calabria
Fruity and floral, Asylia Rosso is the freshest and most accessible interpretation of the typical Calabrian grape varieties. This pure Gaglioppo is the result of a short maceration, which brings out its pleasant fruitiness and directness perfectly. In the glass, the wine glows an intense ruby red and develops a bouquet that combines aromas of red and black forest berries with fine spicy...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Asylia · Bianco Melissa DOC 2025Librandi, Calabria
Fruity and floral at the same time, Asylia Bianco is the freshest and most accessible interpretation of the indigenous Calabrian grape varieties. This wine is made from 100% Greco Bianco, a grape with deep roots in the tradition of the Melissa region. The nose reveals a delicate bouquet reminiscent of grapefruit, lemongrass and white flowers, giving it a refreshing...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Cirò Bianco DOP 2025 (Bio)Santa Venere, Calabria
Santa Venere's Cirò Bianco is an impressive example of the subtle elegance and lively freshness inherent in the indigenous Greco grape variety. The nose reveals a delicate, persistently fresh interplay of aromas, in which delicate citrus notes intertwine with graceful hints of white flowers. On the palate, it is light-hearted yet supported by remarkable depth, with clear, fruity components embedded in a precise structure and pleasantly invigorating...
€ 8,95 = 11,93 €/L
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Cirò Rosato DOP 2025 (Bio)Santa Venere, Calabria
Santa Venere's Cirò Rosato has a bright coral red color, subtly enlivened by delicate violet reflections, which already hint at its lively freshness. The nose reveals delicate, ripe aromas of strawberries and raspberries, accompanied by a hint of floral finesse that gives the wine additional lightness. On the palate, it is pleasantly fresh, carried by a juicy fruitiness that combines with a delicate creaminess to create a harmonious overall...
€ 8,95 = 11,93 €/L
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Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore DOC 2023 (Bio)Santa Venere, Calabria
On the palate, Cirò Rosso is powerful yet well-balanced, carried by a clear, ripe fruitiness and finely measured tannins that give it structure and a noble elegance. A distinctive mineral freshness, characteristic of the Gaglioppo grape, permeates the wine with lively tension and leads to a lingering, multi-layered...
€ 8,95 = 11,93 €/L
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Terre Lontane · Val di Neto Rosato IGT 2024Librandi, Calabria
The Terre Lontane Rosato from Librandi, named after the “distant lands”, impresses with its bright rosé color and delicate amber reflections. On the nose, it unfolds a fruity bouquet of raspberries, strawberries and a hint of banana, which immediately conveys a summery...
€ 9,95 € 9,49 = 12,65 €/L
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Calaonda · Calabria IGT 2023Librandi, Calabria
Calaonda is a rich, fruity red wine that impressively combines the soul of Calabria with the international elegance of its grape varieties. The cuvée of 50% Magliocco and 50% Merlot creates a harmonious balance between Mediterranean warmth and cosmopolitan sophistication. The wine is already soft and supple in the glass, with a deep, inviting color and an intense aroma of ripe red fruits, dark berries and a hint of...
€ 9,95 € 9,49 = 12,65 €/L
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Terre Lontane · Val di Neto Rosato IGT 2025Librandi, Calabria
The Terre Lontane Rosato from Librandi, named after the “distant lands”, impresses with its bright rosé color and delicate amber reflections. On the nose, it unfolds a fruity bouquet of raspberries, strawberries and a hint of banana, which immediately conveys a summery...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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Critone · Bianco IGT 2025Librandi, Calabria
The Critone Bianco is an elegant white wine that impressively showcases the harmony of two international grape varieties in Calabrian terroir. In the glass, it is a pale straw yellow with delicate golden reflections that emphasize its maturity and...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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Duca Sanfelice · Cirò Rosso Riserva DOC 2022Librandi, Calabria
The Duca Sanfelice presents itself in a deep ruby red with fine, orange-colored reflections that underline the charm of this wine. A complex bouquet of ripe forest fruits unfolds on the nose, accompanied by elegant notes of vanilla and licorice, giving the wine exceptional...
€ 12,50 = 16,67 €/L
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Vescovado · Bianco Calabria IGP 2025 (Bio)Santa Venere, Calabria (Cirò)
Vescovado Bianco is based on the indigenous Calabrian grape variety Guardavalle, known for its ability to produce wines of great complexity and expressive personality. Already in the glass, the wine displays a brilliant straw-yellow color that heralds its freshness and liveliness. The nose reveals a broad bouquet carried by ripe fruits such as yellow apple, pear, and delicate citrus notes, complemented by floral accents reminiscent of white flowers and linden blossoms. A subtle mineral nuance adds...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Speziale · Rosso IGT Calabria 2025 (Bio)Santa Venere, Calabria
The Speziale Rosso by Santa Venere is a fascinating rarity that spotlights the nearly forgotten ancient grape variety, Marsigliana Nera. In the glass, it glows with an intense ruby red hue and violet reflections. True to its name, the bouquet is defined by an extraordinary, almost oriental spiciness, reminiscent of black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon, harmoniously accompanied by juicy notes of wild berries and Mediterranean...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Vurgadà · Rosso IGT Calabria 2023 (Bio)Santa Venere, Calabria
The Vurgadà Rosso is a refined cuvée made from indigenous Calabrian grape varieties that skillfully captures the diversity and character of the region. Moderate ageing in wooden barrels further deepens the complexity of the wine without losing its freshness and authenticity. In the glass, it is an intense ruby red with subtle garnet...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Magno Megonio · Val di Neto Rosso IGT 2022Librandi, Calabria
The Magno Megonio seduces with intense aromas of tobacco and dark berries, which mingle with nuances of vanilla, red fruits and spicy accents. This complex aroma gives it a deep, multi-layered structure.
€ 19,95 = 26,60 €/L
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Gravello · Rosso IGT 2023Librandi, Calabria
Gravello is an intense ruby red in the glass with purple inclusions that hint at its powerful structure. The bouquet combines exotic aromas of sandalwood and cardamom with ripe plums and a hint of blossom honey, giving the wine a fascinating...
€ 21,95 = 29,27 €/L
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Federico Scala · Cirò Rosso Riserva DOC 2021 (Bio)Santa Venere, Calabria
The aroma of this Cirò Rosso Riserva is complex and seductive, carried by hints of fruit preserved in alcohol, fine tobacco, and the characteristic spice of cigar boxes, which gives the bouquet its special depth. On the palate, Federico Scala Cirò Rosso Riserva unfolds a harmonious combination of elegant fruitiness, perfectly integrated acidity, and a robust yet fine-grained tannin structure that gives the wine structure and...
€ 22,95 = 30,60 €/L
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Voltagrande · Passito Rosso IGT 2017 (Bio)Santa Venere, Calabria
This single-varietal sweet wine from the indigenous Marsigliana Nero grape variety is produced using the traditional method of drying the grapes directly on the vine, a process that has been practiced in southern Italy for generations. The slow concentration of the berries under the sun and wind significantly increases the natural sugar content, resulting in a wine that is both opulent and remarkably pure. The Marsigliana Nero contributes its characteristic range of aromas: dark, dried fruits, a hint of...
€ 22,95 = 45,90 €/L
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Duca Sanfelice · Cirò Rosso Riserva MAGNUM DOC 2021 (1er Holzkiste)Librandi, Calabria
A magnum bottle of Ciro Rosso Riserva Duca San Felice in an original wooden box:
€ 35,00 = 23,33 €/L
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Gravello · Rosso MAGNUM IGT 2021 (1er Holzkiste)Librandi, Calabria
A magnum bottle of Gravello Rosso in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 54,95 € 50,99 = 33,99 €/L
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Gravello · Rosso MAGNUM IGT 2022 (1er Holzkiste)Librandi, Calabria
A magnum bottle of Gravello Rosso in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 54,95 = 36,63 €/L
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Classic: Cirò Grape Variety: Greco Grape Variety: Gaglioppo
Calabria | Wine region | Buy at Gerardo
Viticulture in Calabria, a region in the south of Italy, has a long and eventful history. The region has ideal conditions for growing grapes, with warm summers and mild winters, as well as plenty of sunshine and rainfall in the right amounts.
Calabria is known for its autochthonous grape varieties such as Gaglioppo, Magliocco and Nerello. Gaglioppo is the most widespread variety in the region and is mainly produced in the Ciro area. Magliocco and Nerello are ancient varieties that have been grown in Calabria for centuries. The wine growing areas in Calabria are divided into three regions: Tyrrhenian Coast, Ionian Coast and Sila. The Tyrrhenian Coast is known for its wines made from the Gaglioppo variety, the Ionian Coast is known for its wines made from the Magliocco variety and the Sila is known for its wines made from the Nerello variety.
In recent years, viticulture in Calabria has developed greatly and many winemakers rely on modern technologies and methods to make their wines even better. For example, they use modern cellar technology and age their wines longer to achieve more depth and complexity. There are also more and more winemakers who specialize in organic and sustainable farming. Some winemakers in Calabria have also begun to grow international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to diversify their offerings and meet the tastes of different customers.
Overall, viticulture in Calabria has developed impressively in recent years and the region has established itself as one of the most interesting and promising wine-growing areas in Italy. The diversity of autochthonous grape varieties and the combination of traditional and modern techniques make the wines from Calabria special and unique. - Gerardo [TS01/23]