Librandi

Efeso

Other White Grape or Blend

Librandi

Efeso

Other White Grape or Blend

Librandi is committed to reviving ancient varieties indigenous to Calabria. Efeso is made from 100% Mantonico, one of the many indigenous grape varieties of Calabria that was cultivated for centuries before almost disappearing completely. Efeso (Ephesus), is the name of the Greek colony located in Turkey, from where the Librandi family believes the Mantonico grape originated.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant gold in color, Efeso displays layered notes of dried apricots, toasted almonds, walnut cake and honey. This exotic white is rich, flavorful and mouth-filling with lots of acidity to keep it zesty, incredible depth and a long finish.

Food Pairing

This wine will pair well with honey-roasted chicken, turkey or game with orange reduction sauce, wild rice with dried fruit and almonds.

Librandi is committed to reviving ancient varieties indigenous to Calabria. Efeso is made from 100% Mantonico, one of the many indigenous grape varieties of Calabria that was cultivated for centuries before almost disappearing completely. Efeso (Ephesus), is the name of the Greek colony located in Turkey, from where the Librandi family believes the Mantonico grape originated.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant gold in color, Efeso displays layered notes of dried apricots, toasted almonds, walnut cake and honey. This exotic white is rich, flavorful and mouth-filling with lots of acidity to keep it zesty, incredible depth and a long finish.

Food Pairing

This wine will pair well with honey-roasted chicken, turkey or game with orange reduction sauce, wild rice with dried fruit and almonds.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Val di Neto IGT
Vineyard name:
Rosaneti estate/The Rocca di Neto and Casabona vineyards
Vineyard size:
20 acres
Soil composition:
Calcareous clay and limestone
Training method:
Espalier
Elevation:
0-660 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000
Yield/acre:
3.2 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1981
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
2001
Bottles produced of this wine:
15,000

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Mantonico
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks and barriques
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:
8 months
Age of Aging Container:
New and second passage
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
6.1 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
21 g/L
Residual sugar:
2 g/L