Di Majo Norante Ramitello

Ramitello Biferno Rosso DOC bottle image

Wine Description

Made from a selection of the best Montepulciano and Aglianico grapes in the Ramitello production area. After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine is aged in a combination of stainless steel tanks and barriques for eighteen months. The final wine shows firm structure yet ripe, accessible fruit.

Di Majo Estate
Di Majo Vineyards
Di Majo Norante Estate
Alessio Di Majo
Harvest
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Acclaim
“Layers of smoke, grilled herbs, menthol and minerals are overlayed on a core of black fruit. The Ramitello shows serious power and intensity all the way through to the palate staining finish. Floral notes add lift and freshness on the close.”
— Wine Advocate, Jun 2011
"The 2009 Ramitello is a blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico that sees 18 months in French oak. Layers of smoke, grilled herbs, menthol and minerals are overlayed on a core of black fruit. The Ramitello shows serious power and intensity all the way through to the palate staining finish. Floral notes add lift and freshness on the close."
— Wine Advocate, Jun 2011
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Biferno DOC
Vineyard name
The Ramitello area
Vineyard size
45 acres
Soil composition
Clay
Training method
Trellis
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
1760
Yield/acre:
3.6-4.8 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1968-2000
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1970
Bottles produced of this wine:
100,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
30
Varietal composition:
80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
77 °F
Maceration technique:
Punch downs
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks and barriques
Size of aging container:
228 L
Type of oak:
French oak: Allier and Nevers
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
32 g/L
Residual sugar:
2 g/L