Di Majo Norante Sangiovese
Wine Description
Made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the Ramitello and Martarosa vineyards and harvested in October. The wine is aged in stainless steel and 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 and Martarosa vineyards
Vineyard size
63 acres
Soil composition
Limestone and clay
Training method
Pergola
Elevation:
165-330 feet
Vines/acre:
1760
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1972
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1968
Bottles produced of this wine:
360,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10-15
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
72 °F
Maceration technique:
Punch downs
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks and tonneaux
Size of aging container:
500 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Age of Aging Container:
Second passage
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
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
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