Mantonico
Calabria's Golden Secret
Mantonico is grown in Calabria, Bianco and Locride.
- Tastes of
- citrus, tropical fruit, almond and honey
- Goes with
- grilled swordfish, calabrian seafood and light pastas
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.
For collectors
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.