Grape Variety
Mantonico
“Calabria's Golden Secret”
White grape
Mantonico is a white wine grape grown in Calabria, Bianco, Locride — known as “Calabria's Ancient Aromatics”.
Mantonico at a glance
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| Signature flavors | Citrus, Tropical Fruit, Almond, Honey, Herbs, Mineral |
| Classic pairings | Grilled swordfish, Calabrian seafood, Light pastas, Fresh cheeses |
| Where it grows | Calabria, Bianco, Locride |
The Story
Mantonico is Calabria's finest white—producing wines with unusual depth and aging potential.
Insider Story
Mantonico was traditionally made into sweet wine. Modern producers discovered it makes extraordinary dry whites.
Technical Deep Dive
Full-bodied whites with moderate acidity and complex character.
Flavor profile: peach, honey, herbs, nuts, mineral.
Industry Secrets
Mantonico passito is a Calabrian treasure.
The grape rivals Fiano for southern Italian supremacy.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade C- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["Librandi","'A Vita"]
- Value picks
- Quality Mantonico ($18-35)
- Price trend
- Rising.
- Collector’s tip
- Buy passito for aging.
Updated March 2026
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