5 results for "Di Majo Norante Sangiovese" between $5.00 and $25.00

This Sangiovese exhibits a fresh bouquet of violets, woodland berries, spices and leather. Deliciously smooth, plush and juicy on the palate with loads of ripe fruit, Di Majo Sangiovese is recommended with pasta, pizza, sausages, parmigiana and grilled meats.

Irresistible for its sheer appeal, super-ripe berries dominate the bouquet with underlying notes of spice, sweet tobacco and rustic earthiness adding complexity. Succulent, smooth and juicy fruit packs the palate and soft-textured tannins provide the background. Eminently quaffable!

Have not tried the 2001 but the 1999 was exquisite and a bit better than the 2000. It may be that the extra year in the bottle lets this wine fully develop. This is a good example of how Italian wines have progressed under the IGT system--no roughness here. Adding Aglianico to Sangiovese creates more interest than either grape alone. A great replacement for Zinfandel and quite food-friendly with appetizers such as cocktail meatballs, stuffed mushrooms, calamato olives and so on. This wine is a...