“Efeso” Bianco Calabria IGT 2024

Librandi | Calabria
Librandi Antonio Nicodemo S.p.A. | SS 106 Contrada San Gennaro | IT 88811 Cirò Marina

16010424 · 0,75 l · 23,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Efeso is probably Librandi's most elegant white wine – a single-varietal Mantonico, an old Calabrian grape variety with a long history and great potential. The grapes come from high-altitude, well-ventilated vineyards around Strongoli, where the warmth of the south meets night-time freshness and ripening is slow and controlled. The 2023 vintage was warm but balanced, with healthy grapes and precise flavours. The ageing takes place in barriques with regular bâtonnage – a deliberately Burgundian approach for an indigenous wine.

Intense golden yellow in the glass with greenish reflections. The bouquet is multi-layered: ripe yellow peach, honeydew melon, camomile, fresh almonds and a hint of vanilla and brioche from the skilfully used wood. On the palate, the Efeso is powerful yet supple, with an elegant texture, fine spiciness and a well-balanced acidity. A salty note lingers on the finish, reminiscent of its proximity to the Ionian Sea. SUPERIORE.DE