Mantonicoz Mantonico 100% PGI

100% Mantonico macerated — whisky-like, woody, tannic and bold

A macerated white wine with an extraordinary personality, gastronomic and unconventional.

The Mantonicoz of L'Acino

Mantonicoz is the bold, macerated version of Mantonico, a native Calabrian grape: a true "orange wine" with extraordinary personality. Twelve days of maceration on the skins, a year in large barrels, and two years in bottle shape its unique, whisky-like character, with woody, tannic, and profoundly gastronomic notes. Spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts and the absence of fining or filtration fully preserve its authenticity. It originates in the hills of San Marco Argentano, from natural farming methods that put the land at the center. A bold, unconventional white wine, the perfect companion to fatty fish, white meats, and fried dishes: the boldest expression of a rural Calabria that dares to be bold.
 
 
 

The roots of this Mantonico lie in ancestral macerated wines

Maceration of white grapes on the skins is the oldest winemaking technique, giving rise to the first wines in history, produced thousands of years ago in amphorae and then in wood. These "amber" wines, now rediscovered and celebrated as orange wines, revive an ancestral knowledge that yields intense aromas, tannic structure, and an extraordinary ability to pair with food. Mantonico, an ancient Calabrian grape of Greek heritage—its name harks back to the Greek "mantòs," meaning prophetic—lends itself magnificently to this bold interpretation, revealing a profound and unexpected soul. With this wine, L'Acino signs off on a project of rare ambition, where millennia-old memory and contemporary vision merge.
 
 
 

Choosing Mantonicoz means taking care of yourself

A wine produced through spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts, macerated and unfiltered, represents a conscious choice for a more natural and authentic drinking experience. Spontaneous fermentation and lengthy maceration on the skins preserve and enrich the grape's richness of noble substances: prolonged contact with the skins gives this white wine an unusually high concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants. Consumed in moderation, it is part of the convivial Mediterranean tradition. Choosing a wine made using natural methods also means supporting sustainable and respectful agricultural practices, as well as enhancing the biodiversity of a precious native grape variety.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Mantonicoz Mantonico

• WITH FATTY AND TASTY FISH — Its tannic structure beautifully supports the most intense flavors of the sea. Serve it with the prized Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna Belly or with the Smoked Irish Salmon for a bold and perfectly balanced pairing.
• WITH WHITE MEATS AND DISHES OF CHARACTER — Its complexity perfectly accompanies tasty preparations. Try it with a Fresh Rabbit stewed or with a Free-Range Chicken roasted to enhance its woody and tannic texture.
• WITH FRIED FOOD AND MATURE CHEESES — Its boldness and tannins cleanse the palate of richer flavors. Pair it with fried food accompanied by Leonessa Potatoes or a tasty one Caciocavallo Riserva Aged Organic for a combination of character.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Mantonico (native Calabrian grape variety)
VINIFICATION: Spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts with 12 days of maceration on the skins. No fining or filtration.
AGING: 1 year in large barrels and 2 years in bottle
NAME: IGP
TYPE: Macerated white (orange wine), whisky-like and gastronomic
 
 
 

VISUAL EXAMINATION

It has an intense golden color with amber reflections, luminous and of notable consistency, an unmistakable visual signature of the long maceration on the skins and the naturalness of a vinification without clarification or filtration.
 
 
 

OLFACTORY EXAMINATION

The nose is complex and enveloping, with characteristic woody notes and hints reminiscent of whisky, accompanied by ripe and dried yellow fruit, aromatic herbs, candied citrus peel, and spicy notes. A deep and bold bouquet, typical of great macerations.
 
 
 

TASTE TEST

On the palate, it is structured, tannic, and full of character, with an enveloping flavor and a woody texture created by long aging. The palate is full, bold, and dynamic, with a long, persistent finish and fascinating gastronomic complexity.
 
 
 

FOOD PAIRINGS

A macerated white wine with a strong gastronomic vocation, it pairs perfectly with fatty and flavorful fish, white meats, fried foods, and aged cheeses. Its tannic structure and bold character allow it to handle challenging pairings that would challenge traditional white wines. Serve chilled, but not chilled, to appreciate its full complexity.
 
 
 

The Producer: The Grape

L'Acino is a winery in San Marco Argentano, Calabria, founded in 2006 out of a desire to enhance the hills nestled between the sea and the mountains. Its philosophy places nature at the center, with spontaneous and natural winemaking that faithfully expresses the area's native grape varieties, even in the most daring and macerated interpretations.
 
 
 

Important

Contains sulfites. Unfiltered wine.
 
 
 

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