Librandi's base red offers a great beginner's taste for those who are interested in exploring Calabria's Gaglioppo grape. The 2013 Cirò Rosso Classico opens to medium consistency and a pretty ruby color that glows with Pinot Noir-like luminosity. The bouquet marches to the beat of its own drum, however, with pressed rose, spice, dark mineral, tar and resin. There's even a distant whiff of black olive at the back.