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Librandi Efeso Mantonico (Val di Neto)

Librandi

Val di Neto · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Mantonico
Country
Italy
Region
Val di Neto
Appellation
Val di Neto
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

peixe · pasta

Rated vintages

  • 201388 pts

    Richly textured, this is made with native grape Mantonico, opening with aromas of peach blossom, stone fruit and toasted notes. The round palate delivers ripe yellow peach, honey, vanilla and white almond. A spicy note signals the close.

  • 200987 pts

    Mantonico is among the most cherished native grape varieties of southern Italy, and this luminous expression by celebrated Calabria producer Librandi offers an interesting mix of elegance and power. The wine boasts thick natural density and there's a bright note of zesty spice o…

  • 200687 pts

    Here's a surprise hit from Calabria—a region known more for its red wines—with exotic fruit, almond paste, butter and mature melon. The wine tastes smooth and creamy thanks to a bit of oak aging and makes a perfect companion to fish or pasta.