Librandi

Megonio

Librandi

Megonio

Made entirely from Magliocco grapes, Magno Megonio is named after a Roman centurion who was said to be the first to recognize the viticultural promise of the area, and who used to own part of the estate that Librandi owns today. The family has been studying and experimenting with Magliocco for years and firmly believe in its potential. Although many growers have pulled up these vines in favor of planting grapes with more international renown, Librandi continues to be committed to preserving such ancient varieties.

Tasting Notes

Magno Megonio offers layered aromas of plums, blackberries and cherries, followed by additional notes of pepper, tobacco, chocolate, licorice and spice on the palate.

Food Pairing

Recommended with rich beef or veal-based dishes and sharp cheeses.

Made entirely from Magliocco grapes, Magno Megonio is named after a Roman centurion who was said to be the first to recognize the viticultural promise of the area, and who used to own part of the estate that Librandi owns today. The family has been studying and experimenting with Magliocco for years and firmly believe in its potential. Although many growers have pulled up these vines in favor of planting grapes with more international renown, Librandi continues to be committed to preserving such ancient varieties.

Tasting Notes

Magno Megonio offers layered aromas of plums, blackberries and cherries, followed by additional notes of pepper, tobacco, chocolate, licorice and spice on the palate.

Food Pairing

Recommended with rich beef or veal-based dishes and sharp cheeses.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Val di Neto IGT
Vineyard name:
The Rosaneti estate/The Rocca di Neto and Casabona vineyards
Vineyard size:
20 acres
Soil composition:
Calcareous clay
Training method:
Alberello
Elevation:
0-330 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000
Yield/acre:
3.2 tons
Exposure:
Various
Year vineyard planted:
1975
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1995
Bottles produced of this wine:
40,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
12-15
Varietal composition:
100% Magliocco
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
79-86 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
16 months
Age of Aging Container:
New and 1 year old
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
29.9 g/L
Residual sugar:
1 g/L