Librandi Megonio
Wine Description
Magno Megonio is made from 100% Magliocco, one of the most promising indigenous varieties, and aged in Allier barriques for 16 months to add further elegance and finesse. Magliocco is one of the key varieties in the region of Calabria and it is believed to have ancient origins dating back to Roman and Greeks times. In recent years, most vineyards of this grape have been pulled out in favor of better-known international varieties. The Librandis have been experimenting with Magliocco for years and are firm believers in its potential.
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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
568 acres
Soil composition
Clay
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
384 feet
Vines/acre:
2,025
Yield/acre:
2 tons
Exposure:
Northern
Year vineyard planted:
1975
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1995
Bottles produced of this wine:
12,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
15
Varietal composition:
100% Magliocco
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
80 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Length of aging before bottling:
16 months
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
4.9 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
29.5 g/L
Residual sugar:
1 g/L
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