Di Majo Norante

Apianae

Muscat & Muscat-based Blends

Di Majo Norante

Apianae

Muscat & Muscat-based Blends

Made with 100% Moscato Reale grapes, which the Roman authors Plinio and Columella used to call Apianae because they were the favorites of the bees (Api in latin). After harvest, the grapes are refrigerated for 48 hours to preserve the flavors and the bouquet. Afterwards they are pressed and left to ferment slowly at controlled temperatures for approximately 15-20 days. The wine is matured for three years in barrels.

Tasting Notes

Apianae is bright gold in color with fresh and intense scents of flowers, dried apricots, peaches, nuts and honey. Smooth and full bodied.

Food Pairing

Apianae is recommended with pastries, almond biscotti, and aged cheeses. Extremely intriguing, Apianae is also a delicious meditation wine.

Made with 100% Moscato Reale grapes, which the Roman authors Plinio and Columella used to call Apianae because they were the favorites of the bees (Api in latin). After harvest, the grapes are refrigerated for 48 hours to preserve the flavors and the bouquet. Afterwards they are pressed and left to ferment slowly at controlled temperatures for approximately 15-20 days. The wine is matured for three years in barrels.

Tasting Notes

Apianae is bright gold in color with fresh and intense scents of flowers, dried apricots, peaches, nuts and honey. Smooth and full bodied.

Food Pairing

Apianae is recommended with pastries, almond biscotti, and aged cheeses. Extremely intriguing, Apianae is also a delicious meditation wine.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Molise DOC
Vineyard name:
The Martarosa vineyard
Vineyard size:
16 acres
Soil composition:
Clay and limestone
Training method:
Pergola, spalliera
Elevation:
165-328 feet
Vines/acre:
1,012-1,618
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1978
Harvest time:
October-November
First vintage of this wine:
1968
Bottles produced of this wine:
4,000

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Moscato Reale
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
53-59 °F
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
2000 L
Length of aging before bottling:
3 years
Length of bottle aging:
Minimal

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
28 g/L
Residual sugar:
98 g/L