Librandi Critone
Wine Description
Made from 90% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, Critone is exemplary of Librandi’s belief that the future of Calabrian oenology lies in the delicate balance between tradition and innovation. International varieties like these were originally planted for the purpose of experimental research only, but they continue to yield impressive results.
Acclaim
Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Val di Neto IGT
Vineyard size
65 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous and Sandy-Loam
Training method
Espalier
Elevation:
0-660 feet
Vines/acre:
5,000
Yield/acre:
3.6 tons
Exposure:
Various
Harvest time:
August
First vintage of this wine:
1983
Bottles produced of this wine:
230,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
90% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
64-68 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
100-200 HL
Length of aging before bottling:
5-6 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
21.4 g/L
Residual sugar:
2 g/L