Di Majo Norante Molise Aglianico Sassius Riserva
Deep ruby-garnet color with inky depth. The nose offers black cherry, blackberry, and plum, with notes of dried violets, leather, cocoa, licorice, and warm spice. On the palate, the wine is full of dark fruit such as blackberries, black cherries and plums with licorice and other subtle spicy and earthy notes, like leather and pepper. Di Majo Norante is one of Molise’s most important and historic producers, with documented roots dating back to the 19th century. Family-owned and based in Campomarino, the estate has played a central role in bringing recognition to Molise’s indigenous grape varieties.
Classification: DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
Grape Varietal: Aglianico
Feature: Sustainable
Country: Italy
Region: Molise
Appellation: Molise
Grape Profile: Aglianico is one of Italy’s most structured red varieties. It typically exhibits dark fruits (like blackberry and plum) profile along with notes of earth like tobacco, leather and dark chocolate. The wines have a depth of flavor, display balanced structure and are often able to age well.
Region Profile: Molise is a small, often-overlooked region in southern Italy, situated between Abruzzo and Campania. The area benefits from a Mediterranean climate moderated by elevation and Adriatic breezes, allowing grapes to ripen fully while preserving acidity. Soils range from clay and limestone to sandy deposits, contributing to structure and mineral character.
Pair with: Red meats and game meats. Rich pasta dishes. Rustic and hearty stews. Barbecue. Roasted vegetables and aged cheeses like provolone and percorino.
