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Di Majo Norante
Founded in 1968, the Di Majo estate cultivates more than 200 acres under vine. In order to ensure
consistent, high-quality production for all the estate’s wines, Alessio Di Majo hired renowned oenologist
Riccardo Cotarella as a consultant. In addition to producing quality wine at an outstanding value, the Di
Majo family is dedicated to practicing environmentally sound agriculture.
Apianae Moscato Reale del Molise DOC
This is a wine that has been celebrated throughout history. It was first mentioned by the Romans, who
named it after the bees that were attracted to the Moscato Reale grapes (api is Latin for “bees”), and
much later it became a favorite of many Popes. After harvest, the grapes are pressed and left to ferment
slowly for approximately 20-25 days. The wine is then matured for two years in large casks before
release. All this patient winemaking definitely pays off in the final wine: the results are sweet indeed...
Cabernet Sauvignon Terre degli Osci IGT
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.
Contado Aglianico del Molise Riserva DOC
The Contado Riserva is made from 100% Aglianico grapes grown in the southeastern region of Molise.
The grapes are hand-harvested in late October and undergo an extended period of maceration to
build incredible concentration and flavor. After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine is matured in a
combination of stainless steel and barriques for eighteen months, resulting in a layered, complex wine.
Don Luigi Montepulciano del Molise Riserva DOC
Don Luigi was made in tribute to Don Luigi Di Majo Norante, the patriarch of this estate. The wine
undergoes a period of extended maceration to achieve incredible color and concentration before
being refined further in Allier and Tronçais barriques for 12-18 months. The resulting wine is a bench-
mark expression of Montepulciano from the Molise region.
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