Di Majo Norante
Moscato del Molise Passito Apianae 0.5L 2020
| Denomination | DOC Molise Moscato Bianco Passito |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Molise (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel; 1 year in stainless steel tanks and 6 months in bottle. |
- Grape variety and style: Sweet aromatic dessert wine made from 100% Moscato Bianco
- Typical aromas: Notes of orange blossom and orange blossom honey, fresh and intense fragrance
- Vinification: Drying of the grape bunches on the vine and cryomaceration, gentle pressing
- Ideal pairings: Pairs well with blue cheeses, dark chocolate and dry pastries
- Data and serving: Alcohol content 14.5%; serve at 10-12 °C; longevity 10-15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Apianae, produced by Di Majo Norante, is a sweet and aromatic dessert wine, an authentic expression of Moscato Bianco grapes, locally also known as Moscato Reale. In the glass, it displays a pale golden yellow hue, enriched by delicate amber reflections. The bouquet offers fresh and intense aromas, dominated by notes of orange blossom and zagara honey. On the palate, it is broad and rich, characterised by a faithfulness to the grape variety that balances the evident residual sugars with a distinctive dry finish. This flavour profile makes it ideal for pairing with blue cheeses, dark chocolate and dry pastries.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in the territory of Campomarino, specifically in the espalier-trained vineyards of Contrada Camarda, with a south-eastern exposure. At around two hundred metres above sea level, the vines grow on soils with a typical clay-sandy composition, essential for supporting the aromatic concentration of the dessert wine. The estate values a millennia-old history dating back to the 2nd century BC, linked to a grape variety historically known as Apicia or Apicius. From this ancient heritage comes the name Apianae, which celebrates the historical connection between local viticulture and the authentic Moscato of Molise.
How it is produced
The production process begins between the end of October and November, when the bunches are left to wither on the vine to encourage the natural concentration of sugars and extract. In the winery, vinification continues with a phase of cryomaceration and gentle whole-bunch pressing, aimed at preserving the primary aromas intact. Fermentation takes place slowly and at a controlled temperature, while malolactic fermentation is completed in barrels. To define its structure, the wine matures for a year in steel tanks, completing its journey with a further six months of final ageing.
History and Curiosities
Apianae is a fascinating tribute to history, born from an ancient grape variety of White Muscat cultivated since 200 BC. The Di Majo Norante winery preserves this noble Mediterranean heritage by producing a passito of sublime elegance. Awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda, the 2020 vintage is the result of a slow withering on the vine. The grapes are then carefully cryo-macerated to enhance the typical notes of honey and orange blossom, creating a sweet and rich white wine that surprises the palate with an unexpectedly dry finish.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotttarella
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 140
Di Majo Norante wine-making philosophy is consistent with a traditional approach to grape growing and wine production, centred on preserving all the characteristics of Mediterranean wine-making. Read more
| Name | Di Majo Norante Moscato del Molise Passito Apianae 0.5L 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White dessert wine dessert wine aromatic |
| Denomination | Molise DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Vendor | Di Majo Norante |
| Story | History and Curiosities Apianae is a fascinating tribute to history, born from an ancient grape variety of White Muscat cultivated since 200 BC. The Di Majo Norante winery preserves this noble Mediterranean heritage by producing a passito of sublime elegance. Awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda, the 2020 vintage is the result of a slow withering on the vine. The grapes are then carefully cryo-macerated to enhance the typical notes of honey and orange blossom, creating a sweet and rich white wine that surprises the palate with an unexpectedly dry finish. |
| Origin | Campomarino (CB) |
| Soil composition | Clayey-sandy |
| Cultivation system | Spalliera |
| Plants per hectare | 4400 |
| Yield per hectare | 55-77 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Late October/November |
| Production technique | Grapes partially dried on the vine (passito) and cryomaceration |
| Wine making | The grapes are partially dried on the vine and cryomacerated; gentle whole bunch pressing to enhance the aromas; slow fermentation at controlled temperature; malolactic fermentation completed in barrel. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel; 1 year in stainless steel tanks and 6 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.85 gr/L |
| PH | 3.5 |
| Residual sugar | 93.6 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 110.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |