Librandi Critone

Critone Val di Neto IGT bottle image

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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Librandi, Rosaneti Vineyards with the collection of native varieties in the middle
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Acclaim
Fruity flavors - This white shows a lemon, beeswax and aniseed character. Medium-bodied, with flinty, fruity flavors.
— Wine Spectator, Mar 2002
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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
98 acres
Soil composition
Clay
Training method
Espalier
Elevation:
390 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000
Exposure:
Eastern/Western
Year vineyard planted:
1985
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1986
Bottles produced of this wine:
230,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
90% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
63 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
3 months
Length of bottle aging:
4 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
5 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Dry extract:
21.8 g/L
Residual sugar:
3 g/L