Di Majo Norante Ramitello
Wine Description
Made from 80% Prugnolo (the local name of Sangiovese) and 20% Aglianico, fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and aged in large oak barrels for two to three years.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Biferno DOC
Vineyard name
Various vineyards in Ramitello
Vineyard size
40 acres
Soil composition
Clay and limestone
Training method
Pergola
Elevation:
165-328 feet
Vines/acre:
1500
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1968-1972
Harvest time:
October-November
First vintage of this wine:
1968
Bottles produced of this wine:
48,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
20-30
Varietal composition:
80% Prugnolo and 20% Aglianico
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
60-71 °F
Type of aging container:
Large oak barrels
Length of aging before bottling:
2-3 years
Length of bottle aging:
Several months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.69
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
13.2 %
Dry extract:
34.6 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.9 g/L