Librandi Critone
Wine Description
Critone is an example of Librandi’s philosophy that "the future of Calabrian oenology is in knowing how to marry tradition and innovation." International varieties were originally planted for the purpose of experimental research, but they have yielded impressive results. The aristocratic finesse of this blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc has stimulated the innovative spirit which is a distinctive element of Librandi’s company policy.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Val di Neto IGT
Vineyard name
Critone and Rosaneti estates/The Strongoli and Casabona vineyards
Vineyard size
63 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous clay
Training method
Espalier
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
800
Yield/acre:
3.2 tons
Exposure:
Eastern/Western
Year vineyard planted:
1983-2003
Harvest time:
August
First vintage of this wine:
1986
Bottles produced of this wine:
270,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
90% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
64 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
200 HL
Length of aging before bottling:
3 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
6.1 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
25.8 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L
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