Di Majo Norante
Aglianico Contado Riserva 2020
| Denomination | DOC Aglianico del Molise Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Molise (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Aging | Aged partly in oak barrels and in stainless steel tanks, followed by 6 months in the bottle |
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Aglianico del Molise DOC Riserva, Campomarino (Campobasso)
- Format and vintage: Magnum 1.5 litres, 2020 harvest, 14.5% vol
- Vinification: Maceration on the skins for about a month, complete malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: Partly in oak barrels and partly in steel, followed by 6 months in bottle
- Tasting and serving: Notes of spices and cocoa, full-bodied palate, finish of cinchona and rhubarb, temperature 18–20°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Contado Aglianico Riserva by Di Majo Norante is a still red wine made exclusively from Aglianico grapes. It stands out for its full and structured profile, characterised by an enveloping entry and a well-defined tannic texture. The aromatic bouquet offers intense notes of green pepper and coriander, enriched by deep hints of undergrowth, tobacco leaves and bitter cocoa. On the palate, it reveals remarkable balance, finishing with a persistent aftertaste that recalls nuances of cinchona and rhubarb.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Campomarino, in the heart of the Aglianico del Molise region. The vines are grown in the historic Camarda vineyard, located about one hundred metres above sea level, on clay-sandy and calcareous soils with a trellis training system. These pedoclimatic conditions favour optimal and regular ripening of the bunches. The Di Majo Norante winery interprets this grape variety by transferring a precise territorial identity into the glass, supported by a solid taste structure.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place between the end of October and the beginning of November. The vinification process involves a maceration on the skins for about a month, which is essential for extracting colour and polyphenolic complexity. After malolactic fermentation, which gives roundness to the sip, the wine matures in steel tanks and oak barrels, harmonising the freshness of the fruit with the evolution of spicy notes. A further final ageing allows this Riserva to express an excellent ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
The historic winery Di Majo Norante, founded in 1968, presents the Contado Aglianico Riserva, an outstanding DOC wine originating from the prestigious Camarda vineyard in Molise. The roots of this grape variety reach back to antiquity: introduced to Italy from Greece by the Phoenicians, it produces a wine so noble that it was even celebrated by Pope Paul III. This fascinating historical legacy culminates in the 2020 vintage, awarded 91 points by James Suckling. Offered in the exclusive magnum format, it guarantees a tasting experience of ancient charm and undeniable prestige.
Awards
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2020
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
89/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotttarella
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 140
Di Majo Norante wine-making philosophy is consistent with a traditional approach to grape growing and wine production, centred on preserving all the characteristics of Mediterranean wine-making. Read more
| Name | Di Majo Norante Aglianico Contado Riserva Magnum 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Molise DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Vendor | Di Majo Norante |
| Story | History and Curiosities The historic winery Di Majo Norante, founded in 1968, presents the Contado Aglianico Riserva, an outstanding DOC wine originating from the prestigious Camarda vineyard in Molise. The roots of this grape variety reach back to antiquity: introduced to Italy from Greece by the Phoenicians, it produces a wine so noble that it was even celebrated by Pope Paul III. This fascinating historical legacy culminates in the 2020 vintage, awarded 91 points by James Suckling. Offered in the exclusive magnum format, it guarantees a tasting experience of ancient charm and undeniable prestige. |
| Origin | Campomarino (Campobasso), Molise, Italia |
| Soil composition | Clayey-sandy, clayey-calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Espalier |
| Plants per hectare | 4.400 |
| Yield per hectare | 8.000 kg/ettaro |
| Harvest | Between late October and early November |
| Fermentation | About a month |
| Production technique | Maceration in contact with the skins for about a month; complete malolactic fermentation; ageing partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless steel tanks, followed by 6 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Maceration in contact with the skins for about a month; complete malolactic fermentation; ageing partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless steel tanks, followed by 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged partly in oak barrels and in stainless steel tanks, followed by 6 months in the bottle |
| Total acidity | 5.45 gr/L |
| PH | 3.75 |
| Residual sugar | 2.3 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 37.1 gr/L |
| Year production | 800000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |