Librandi Megonio
Wine Description
Made entirely from Magliocco grapes, Magno Megonio is named after a Roman centurion who was said to be the first to recognize the viticultural promise of the area, and who used to own part of the estate that Librandi owns today. The family has been studying and experimenting with Magliocco for years and firmly believe in its potential. Although many growers have pulled up these vines in favor of planting grapes with more international renown, Librandi continues to be committed to preserving such ancient varieties.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Val di Neto IGT
Vineyard name
The Rosaneti estate/The Rocca di Neto and Casabona vineyards
Vineyard size
14 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
0-330 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000
Yield/acre:
2.8 tons
Exposure:
Various
Year vineyard planted:
1981; replanted in 1997
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1995
Bottles produced of this wine:
40,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
15
Varietal composition:
100% Magliocco
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
79-86 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
29.9 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.5 g/L