Cirò Wine Tour and Cellar Tasting

Cantina Librandi hosts this two-and-a-half-hour wine tour and cellar tasting at Cirò Marina, on Calabria's Ionian coast in the province of Crotone. Cirò is one of Italy's oldest wine zones, with vines that trace back to the Greek colonists of Magna Graecia, and the Cirò DOC is built on the native Gaglioppo grape for reds and Greco Bianco for whites. The visit begins with a walk among the vineyards, where the host explains the region's grape varieties, the influence of the Ionian climate, and the history that makes Cirò one of the south's flagship appellations. A guided cellar tour with the winemaker follows, covering vinification and ageing before the group settles in for the tasting. Five Cirò DOC wines are poured and discussed, each accompanied by local cheese and salumi chosen to complement the wines. The 30-euro per-person price includes the vineyard walk, the cellar tour, the five-wine tasting with food pairings, and a souvenir glass to take home; it does not include transport to Cirò Marina. The pace is relaxed and the setting informal, making the experience suitable for both committed wine enthusiasts and casual visitors. Cirò Marina sits on the coast roughly between Crotone and the Sila foothills, and the tour can be combined with a beach day or a drive inland. Tours run year-round, though the September to October harvest period is especially lively, when the cellars are active with the new vintage. Bookings can be arranged through the winery directly. For travellers exploring Calabria's Ionian side, the visit offers an accessible introduction to a historic appellation and the indigenous grapes that distinguish southern Italian wine from the better-known regions of the north.