Di Majo Norante

Sangiovese

Sangiovese & Sangiovese-Based Blends

Di Majo Norante

Sangiovese

Sangiovese & Sangiovese-Based Blends

Made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the Sciabolone and Martarosa vineyards and harvested in late October. The wine is aged in large oak barrels for six months in order to achieve greater smoothness and softness while preserving the supple fruity flavors of Sangiovese.

Tasting Notes

This Sangiovese exhibits a fresh bouquet of violets, woodland berries, spices and leather. Deliciously smooth, plush and juicy on the palate with loads of ripe fruit.

Food Pairing

Di Majo Sangiovese is recommended with pasta, pizza, sausages, parmigiana and grilled meats.

Made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the Sciabolone and Martarosa vineyards and harvested in late October. The wine is aged in large oak barrels for six months in order to achieve greater smoothness and softness while preserving the supple fruity flavors of Sangiovese.

Tasting Notes

This Sangiovese exhibits a fresh bouquet of violets, woodland berries, spices and leather. Deliciously smooth, plush and juicy on the palate with loads of ripe fruit.

Food Pairing

Di Majo Sangiovese is recommended with pasta, pizza, sausages, parmigiana and grilled meats.

Organic Practices

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Terre degli Osci IGT
Vineyard name:
The Ramitello vineyard
Vineyard size:
50 acres
Soil composition:
Clay and limestone
Training method:
Pergola
Elevation:
165-328 feet
Vines/acre:
600
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1970-1972
Harvest time:
October-November
First vintage of this wine:
1968
Bottles produced of this wine:
200,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
10-15
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8-10 days
Fermentation temperature:
60-71 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel vats
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
3 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.77
Acidity:
5.02 g/L
Alcohol:
12.6 %
Dry extract:
33.9 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L