Di Majo Norante Cabernet

Cabernet Sauvignon Terre degli Osci IGT bottle image

Wine Description

This noble red is made from 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon that is hand-harvested in October and vinified in stainless steel tanks.  The unique landscape and terroir of Molise create a delicious expression of this international varietal.  The resulting wine serves as a testament to the talent of this dynamic winemaking team.

Di Majo Estate
Di Majo Vineyards
Di Majo Norante Estate
Alessio Di Majo
Harvest
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Acclaim
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Terre degli Osci offers up an intriguing bouquet of mint, leather, sweet herbs and plums in a forward style. Surprisingly, this is quite a bit less fresh and vibrant then the Sangiovese and reveals more of a mid-weight personality with pretty floral notes on the close.
— Wine Advocate, Aug 2009
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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:
1968
Bottles produced of this wine:
150,000
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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 LT
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
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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