Sangiovese, Terre degli Osci IGT

Interesting facts

Sangiovese Terre degli Osci is one of the two most famous wines in the world economy Di Maio Norante. And experts and lovers of Italian wines are unanimous in the opinion that the best combination of price and quality almost impossible to find. This wine is able to compete, and California Sangiovese, and even the famous Italian Chianti. Drinking wine is better young to fully enjoy all its splendor. The wine is made from Sangiovese grapes harvested from vineyards "Ramitello" and "Martarosa". The harvest takes place in October. Fermentation and maceration on the skins is carried out in neutral vessels during the month, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks and for 3 months in the bottle. Wine storage capacity is 5-6 years.Company Di Maio Norante — the flagship wine of the Molise region. Family Di Maio (Di Majo), owning company Di Maio Norante, has been producing DOC wines since 1968. Today, at the head of the company is Alessio di Majo. Di Maio from generation to generation descendants passed the tradition of his family. The history of the family Di Maio has more than two centuries: the vine was cultivated in the early nineteenth century, as evidenced by the ruins of the ancient winery, which survived under the old Central square of Campomarino. A new winery was built in the 60-ies of the last century, and today it is fully equipped with the necessary modern technological equipment. All the wines of Di Majo norante have an excellent combination of reasonable price and high quality! Estate Di Majo norante is located in Campomarino, on the Adriatic coast, where the climate is conducive to the creation of excellent wines. The vineyard area is approximately 52 hectares In the vineyards pays special attention to the cultivation of the vines with a fertilizer application of organic and mineral origin, salts of sulfur and copper, applying the principles of rational viticulture, using manual or mechanical method of cleaning the vineyard of weeds and the removal of residues of foliage after the "green fee" in order to avoid the spread of infections. In the 90-ies of the last century Di Maio Norante attempted to enter the European and American market. The wine was accepted with enthusiasm, the first note in foreign specialized press and the first rankings in directories outside of Italy. After some time the company Di Maio Norante established status as a leading producer of wines from Molise became an example for other wineries in the region and "pulled him" and brought a new level of quality wines from Molise.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has bright red color.
The wine has a fresh fruity fragrance with hints of violet and red berries and hints of leather.
The taste of wine is soft, dry, with hints of fruit and a harmonious finish.
Wine is a good aperitif and also perfectly complement roast lamb, veal, snacks, first courses, meat dishes and game, cheeses, lasagna, pasta, pizza and paella.

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