Di Majo Norante

Cabernet

Di Majo Norante

Cabernet

Di Majo Norante is a family-owned estate which is situated on the Adriatic side of Italy, in the region of Molise. Alessio di Majo Norante, with the guidance of renowned consultant Riccardo Cotarella, has crafted this hearty Cabernet Sauvignon from hand-harvested grapes from the Sciabolone vineyard. The wine is refined for six months in a combination of stainless steel and French oak from the Allier and Nevers forests.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet in color with layered aromas of baked plums, blackberries, cassis, tobacco leaf, leather and sweet spice. On the palate the wine is well-structured with firm tannins-making it ageworthy-but still zesty with a spicy peppery finish for drinking right now.

Food Pairing

A substantial red that pairs with roast lamb or beef ribs, filet mignon and rustic beef stews.

Di Majo Norante is a family-owned estate which is situated on the Adriatic side of Italy, in the region of Molise. Alessio di Majo Norante, with the guidance of renowned consultant Riccardo Cotarella, has crafted this hearty Cabernet Sauvignon from hand-harvested grapes from the Sciabolone vineyard. The wine is refined for six months in a combination of stainless steel and French oak from the Allier and Nevers forests.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet in color with layered aromas of baked plums, blackberries, cassis, tobacco leaf, leather and sweet spice. On the palate the wine is well-structured with firm tannins-making it ageworthy-but still zesty with a spicy peppery finish for drinking right now.

Food Pairing

A substantial red that pairs with roast lamb or beef ribs, filet mignon and rustic beef stews.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Terre degli Osci IGT
Vineyard name:
The Sciabolone vineyard
Vineyard size:
13 acres
Soil composition:
Clay
Training method:
Guyot
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
1760
Yield/acre:
6-7.2 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1972
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1975
Bottles produced of this wine:
150,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
10-15
Varietal composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
72 °F
Maceration technique:
Punch downs
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks and barrels
Size of aging container:
500 L
Type of oak:
French oak: Allier, Nevers
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Age of Aging Container:
1 year old
Length of bottle aging:
3 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
31.5 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.9 g/L