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“Critone” Bianco Calabria IGT 2022
The white wine classic Critone, made predominantly of Chardonnay, offers clear aromas of yellow fruits and fresh apple scent. The elegant taste has a nice structure and remains fruity-fresh until the remarkable finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright straw yellow with silver reflections. Some flint and lemon zest on the nose. Crisp on the palate, striking acid structure, salty final." Falstaff
"I like the fresh fruit of peach and pear, along with lemons and wet stones. Juicy and very drinkable, with a medium body and excellent freshness." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Chardonnay, 10% Sauvignon
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Total extract: 24,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,90 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned16010222 · 0,75 l · 12,93 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Terre Lontane” Rosato Calabria IGT 2022
Strong coral pink with a slightly lightening rim. Magnificent bright colour, smells of fresh peaches, apricot and Mediterranean herbs. Gripping on the palate, full of purity, spice and with a hint of minerality. Good body with a juicy-fresh finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Delicate salmon pink. Strawberry and Mediterranean herbs on the nose. Creamy and balanced on the palate, well-integrated acidity, refreshing, elegant final." Falstaff
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Gaglioppo, 30% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 25,40 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 91 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned16012822 · 0,75 l · 13,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Duca Sanfelice” Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva DOC 2020
Ruby red interspersed with garnet slivers, intense and concentrated bouquet of red berries, liquorice and some flint. On the palate, the pleasingly juicy extract with nicely balanced wood tones and floral notes is evident. An excellently vinified Cirò Classico Riserva with very noble tannins and harmonious acidity - just as the friend of southern Italian wines loves it. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2020 Cirò Riserva Duca Sanfelice is dark and brooding, with hints of crushed stone giving way to blackcurrant and a touch of mentholated herbs. It is round and soothing, with juicy acidity and ripe red and blue fruits running throughout the wine. The fine tannins provide a gentle draw, while the finish is long and fresh. The tart blackberry flavours slowly fade away. The quality/price ratio here is fantastic." Vinous
"A juicy and balanced red with notes of raspberries, thyme, peppercorns and sour cherries on the nose. Medium-bodied with easy tannins and a lightly spicy finish." James Suckling
"Pure Gaglioppo from romantic old vines, bush-grown, with fine maceration followed by 36 months of ageing in steel tanks, notes of red plums on the nose, with hints of cinnamon, pepper leaf and menthol. Salty on the palate, with a fruity menthol finish." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Gaglioppo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Total extract: 30,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,22 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Allergens: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned16012220 · 0,75 l · 16,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Magno Megonio” Rosso Calabria IGT 2020
For lovers of autochthonous wines: Medium-bodied ruby red. Black fruits, mulberry, liquorice, white smoke and peppery notes on the nose. Compact, balanced on the palate, acidity and tannin well balanced, very long, juicy and deep. A seductively elegant wine made from 100% Magliocco grapes. SUPERIORE.DE
"Ruby red with light garnet reflections. Intense aromas of red fruits, cherry and plum, followed by black berries and porcini mushrooms. Creamy, elegant and balanced taste, pleasantly warm, with a final plum note." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Magliocco
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Total extract: 30,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,42 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,43
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned16012620 · 0,75 l · 22,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Efeso” Bianco Calabria IGT 2022
Pure white wine from the old Calabrian variety Mantonico. The grape is of Greek origin and its name comes from Mantonikos (prophet). Deep straw yellow. Fruity aromas of honey, apricot, baked apples and poached pear. Big, broad and rich, but not at all overloaded, with aromas corresponding to the scent, good freshness and a promising potential. SUPERIORE.DE
"Melon, grapefruit and chopped herbs on the nose with some seaweed and sake. Medium to full body, fragrant and waxy, with a wild herb character." James Suckling
"Intense, bright golden yellow. Ripe nose, lots of pineapple and papaya, discreet lactic notes and some vanilla. Powerful on the palate, well-integrated acidity, rich melting, discreetly tart, medium-long finish." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Mantonico
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months barrique on the fine yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Total extract: 22,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,82 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,12 g/l
- Sulfite: 77 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned16010422 · 0,75 l · 23,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Gravello” Rosso Calabria IGT 2020
Concentrated and superbly structured, Gravello demonstrates true greatness with its complexity. Ripe red fruits and spicy notes on the nose, combined with balsamic tones. Dense, full of substance and tannin on the palate with an extremely elegant, long final. SUPERIORE.DE
"Rich ruby red with a slightly brightening rim. In the nose of ripe forest fruits and strawberries, in the background some spice and rhubarb. Supple and elegant on the palate, with clear red fruit, pressure on the final, a classic." Falstaff
read more- Grape Varieties: 60% Gaglioppo, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Total extract: 30,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,33 g/l
- Sulfite: 76 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned16012120 · 0,75 l · 26,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

For a long time, talking about Calabria's viticulture meant talking mainly about a single winery: Librandi. But in the meantime, there are more and more thoroughly working wineries that produce high-quality wines typical of the region, relying above all on ancient indigenous grape varieties. That this is the case is thanks to Nicodemo Librandi (who sadly passed away in 2023). He revived the most important of these grape varieties - such as Gaglioppo, Magliocco and Mantonica - and, as a pioneer, showed other winegrowers the high quality of these grapes. The beautiful Librandi winery, located in Ciró Marina near the Punta Alice resort on the Ionian coast, has been in the family for four generations and is now run by Teresa and Francesco and the two cousins Paolo and Raffaele, following the early death of the founder Tonino Librandi. The combination of mild Mediterranean temperatures and a strong breeze from the mountains creates a microclimate that gives the wines of the winemaking quartet unique notes, flavours and aromas.
In the wine house, which has been developed into a large modern agricultural enterprise with a great deal of money and time, great value is placed on a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation. Numerous awards attest to the success achieved with this philosophy by the pearl of Calabrian viticulture, which has become a fixed reference point for the winegrowers of southern Italy. In the municipalities of Cirò and the neighbouring villages of Strongoli, Casabona and Rocca di Neto, as well as in Cirò Marina, but also in the vineyards of Crucoli and Melissa in the province of Messina, many almost extinct autochthonous varieties thrive under the careful care of agronomist Davide De Santis. The grapes are vinified in the cellar under the expert supervision of Donato Lanati, professor of oenology in Turin and Florence, to produce reliably original and elegant creations. The main wines of the wide range continue to be made from the local Gaglioppo grape.
Librandi runs several experimental vineyards in which ancient Calabrian grape varieties are cultivated. In order to be able to produce noble drops with the authentic character of their terroir, the best clones have been carefully selected by the Librandi family. In addition, the wine enthusiasts carried out microvinifications with great patience and evaluated them meticulously. In contrast, they completely disregarded fashion trends and methods that led to quick successes in their research work. SUPERIORE.DE
Facts
- Year of foundation: 1950
- Owner: Librandi family
- Oenologist: Donato Lanati
- Annual production: approx. 2,200,000 bottles
- Vineyard area: approx. 232 hectares
- Conventional cultivation