Di Majo Norante Sangiovese
Wine Description
Made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the Sciabolone and Martarosa vineyards and harvested in late October. The wine is aged in large oak barrels for six months in order to achieve greater smoothness and softness while preserving the supple fruity flavors of Sangiovese.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Terre degli Osci IGT
Vineyard name
The Ramitello vineyard
Vineyard size
50 acres
Soil composition
Clay and limestone
Training method
Pergola
Elevation:
165-328 feet
Vines/acre:
600
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1970-1972
Harvest time:
October-November
First vintage of this wine:
1968
Bottles produced of this wine:
200,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10-15
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8-10 days
Fermentation temperature:
60-71 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel vats
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.77
Acidity:
5.02 g/L
Alcohol:
12.6 %
Dry extract:
33.9 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L