Librandi Critone
Wine Description
Made from 90% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, Critone is a perfect example of Librandi’s belief that the future of Calabrian enology lies in the delicate balance between tradition and innovation. International varieties like these were originally planted in the 1980s to offer something different to local markets, but as the results have been consistently impressive, Critone has gained importance in the diverse portfolio of Librandi wines.
Critone takes its name from the favorite pupil of the great philosopher, Socrates, and represents Librandi's pursuit of the knowledge to consistently produce better wines.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Val di Neto IGT
Vineyard name
Various vineyards on the Rosaneti and Critone estates
Vineyard size
85 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous Clay-Loam
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
0-660 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000
Yield/acre:
3.2 tons
Exposure:
Various
Harvest time:
August
First vintage of this wine:
1986
Bottles produced of this wine:
350,000
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
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
200-500HL
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months
Age of Aging Container:
5-10 years
Length of bottle aging:
1 months
Total SO2
88
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.36
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
21.3 g/L
Total SO2
88
Residual sugar:
3.5 g/L
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