“Don Luigi” Riserva Molise DOC 2019 (BIO)

Di Majo Norante | Molise
Di Majo Norante | Corso da Ramitello 4 | IT 86042 Campomarino

14012419 · 0,75 l · 36,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Don Luigi Riserva is the distinctive flagship of Di Majo Norante – named after the patriarch of the winery and an expression of deep respect for origin, tradition and passion. Only the ripest Montepulciano grapes are selected from the Contrada Camarda near Ramitello, around 100 - 150 metres above sea level on soils rich in limestone and clay. The wine is produced after a long maceration period and then matures for 12–18 months in French barriques, followed by several months of rest in the bottle – a process that produces both concentration and this impressive harmony.

Dense ruby in the glass with elegant violet reflections. The bouquet is seductively complex: ripe forest fruit, sweet cherry, plum, followed by notes of overgrown undergrowth, dried blossom, toasted wood, vanilla, musk and subtle hints of chocolate. The palate reveals an impressive balance: powerful depth, silky integrated tannins and a lively acid structure that provides the centre of the wine with energy. The finish is long-lasting, elegantly flavoured and carried by dense fruit and mineral freshness. Don Luigi is not a brute performance – rather a broodingencounter. A Riserva that is neither skimmed over nor overheard, but deserves patience, attention and respect. A signature wine with personality, provenance and charming dignity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby red with violet reflections. Very ripe, sweet fruit notes on the nose, aromas of preserved cherries, plums and liquorice, underlaid with cocoa and a hint of liquorice. A fruity-sweet core on the palate, grippy and rustic tannins, with a hint of liquorice on the finish." Falstaff

"The 2019 Don Luigi Riserva, a single-varietal Montepulciano, opens with a seductive bouquet of minty herbs, pine shavings, cocoa powder and wild blueberries. It is silky and supple, with an abundance of ripe red and black fruit flavours, which are lapped up by zesty acidity. Powerful tannins line the palate as the 2019 finishes spicy and long, leaving a hint of liquorice and nuances of dark, dark chocolate." Vinous

"A powerful red wine with flavours of black cherries, plums, dried mint and hazelnuts. It is ripe and full-bodied with firm but creamy tannins. Opulent yet balanced." James Suckling