Librandi

Critone

Librandi

Critone

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.

Tasting Notes

This blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc reveals an intriguing fruity bouquet and a refined dry taste. A classic blend of international varieties that have thrived in the clay and calcareous soils of Calabria, Critone is a delicious wine with elegant character.

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with seafood antipasti, fish-based pasta, fish and shellfish entrees, salads and vegetables.

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.

Tasting Notes

This blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc reveals an intriguing fruity bouquet and a refined dry taste. A classic blend of international varieties that have thrived in the clay and calcareous soils of Calabria, Critone is a delicious wine with elegant character.

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with seafood antipasti, fish-based pasta, fish and shellfish entrees, salads and vegetables.

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