About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Duca Sanfelice comes from old Gaglioppo vines in Cirò and Cirò Marina, within the Cirò DOC area. The clayey, calcareous vineyards are planted at 5,000 vines per hectare and traditionally trained as alberello, or head-trained vines. Grape yield is 85 quintals per hectare.
Grapes
100% Gaglioppo.
Vinification
Harvest takes place during the first ten days of October. Fermentation is in stainless-steel vats with 7–10 days of skin maceration.
Ageing
The wine rests for two years in stainless steel and then spends a few months in bottle before release.
Tasting profile
A traditional Cirò Riserva shaped by old head-trained Gaglioppo vines, expressing the character and history of its territory.
Serving and pairing
It is ready from three years after harvest and can continue developing in the cellar for more than ten years.
Label / history
Duca Sanfelice represents Librandi’s roots in the Cirò wine tradition. Its identity centres on selected Gaglioppo from old alberello vines.
