Cantine Giraldi & Giraldi

The Cantine Giraldi & Giraldi Winery combines centuries-old family tradition with modern winemaking techniques to deliver exceptional quality wines.

The story of Cantine Giraldi & Giraldi Winery began in 1622 when Domenico Giraldi bought a vast estate in the rolling picturesque Crati hills near the city of Rende. However, it wasn’t until 386 years later when his twin descendants Alessandro and Pierfrancesco Giraldi took their passion for wine and viticulture and used the land that has remained in their family to create the Cantine Giraldi & Giraldi Winery in 2008.

Located at the heart of the  Terre di Cosenza D.O.P, a territory  known for producing some of Calabria’s highest calibre wines. The estate is surrounded by lush vegetation and clay soil, which, combined with its proximity to the Mediterranean and its elevation, creates the perfect environment for growing grapes.

There are three native varieties of grapes in the area; MaglioccoGreco Nero and Greco Bianco,  as well as prestigious international varieties such as Cabernet SauvignonMerlot and Chardonnay.

Grapes

Wines

Red

  • I Monaci, IGT Calabria (Magliocco Canino)
  • Don Onofrio (Magliocco Canino, Cabernet Sauvignon) Terre di Cosenza DOC
  • White

  • Lissia, IGT Calabria (Greco bianco, Chardonnay)
  • Rosé

  • Donna Giuliana, IGT Calabria (Magliocco Canino, Greco Nero)
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    The vineyard offers several activities in their tasting room.

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