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The
Di Majo
Norante
winery
is located
to the
north
of the
Gargano
in Molise
on the
estate
of the
Marquis
Norante
of Santa
Cristina.
This
estate
has
been
dedicated
to the
cultivation
of vines
since
the
1800s.
In the
1960s
a modern
cantina
was
constructed
and
vines
were
replanted
in the
Ramitello
zone.
Optimal
exposure,
constant
breezes
during
the
summer,
excellent
soil
composition
and
a slope
toward
the
Sciabolone
and
Madonna
Grande
valleys,
blend
together
to create
a particularly
favorable
environment
for
the
production
of wine.
Alessio
Di
Majo
strives
to
produce
the
best
quality
possible
at
a
price
that
is
extremely
affordable
to
the
consumer.
To
insure
consistenly
high
quality,
he
has
hired
renowned
enologist,
Riccardo
Cotarella
as
a
consultant.
In
another
example
of
his
dedication
to
quality
wine
and
environmentally
sound
agriculture,
Alessio
di
Majo
makes
his
wines
from
organically
grown
grapes.
The
winery
received
certification
from
AIAB
(Associazione
Italiana
per
Agricoltura
Biologica)
in
1997.
Di
Majo
Norante
Winery
Aglianico
CONTADO
Aglianico
CONTADO
has
a
beautiful
dark
ruby
color,
and
an
intense
and
sweet
nose
with
ripe
cherry
aromas.
The
mouth
is
fresh,
well-balanced
and
structured.
The
tannins
are
fine
and
fat,
with
well-judged
hints
of
wood.
Good
length,
supported
by
intense
primary
notes
of
fruit.
Di
Majo
Norante
Winery
Biblos
Rich
aromas
of
pineapple
and
almonds,
with
hints
of
honey.
Full-bodied,
with
plenty
of
pie
crust
and
honey
character...
Di
Majo
Norante
Winery
Cabernet
Sauvignon
Musky
aromas
of
briary
currant
and
chocolate,
with
a
suggestion
of
candied
berries.
Nicely
sweet
and
textured...
Shows
an
intriguing
herbal
character
and
decent
length.
Di
Majo
Norante
Winery
Falanghina
Very
perfumed
aromas,
with
lots
of
freshly
sliced
lime.
Medium-bodied,
with
good
fruit
and
a
delicious
almond
and
honey
aftertaste.
Good
buy
in
Italian
whites.
Di
Majo
Norante
Winery
Greco
A
white
fruit-scented
nose,
medium
body,
excellent
freshness,
a
lively
personality,
and
a
fleshy,
moderately
long
finish.
Di
Majo
Norante
Winery
Ramitello
Rosso
Aromatic
nose
combines
blackberry,
smoke
and
pungent
herbs
and
spices.
At
once
sweet
and
juicy,
with
nicely
delineated
flavors
of
currant,
tar
and
bitter
chocolate.
Well-structured,
persistent
wine
with
good
character.
Di
Majo
Norante
Winery
San
Giorgio
Sangiovese
This
may
be
the
finest
value
in
pure
Sangiovese
in
the
marketplace...A
great
buy,
it
is
an
embarrassment
to
90%
of
the
California
Sangioveses
that
sell
for
three
to
five
times
the
price...and
are
inferior
wines.
This
deep
ruby-colored
2000
offers
an
expressive
perfume
of
sweet
black
cherries,
new
saddle
leather,
and
spice.
This
fleshy,
fruit-driven
Sangiovese
is
a
total
treat
to
drink.
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