Sometimes you raid the cellar and find something you had forgotten was in there. Sometimes you find a cheap wine aged way better than you thought possible. Tonight I got both:The 2000 Di Majo Norante Ramitello, a blend of prugnolo (80%) and aglianico, had a wild and enticing nose of leathery dried fruit, dark berries, pine resin, black liquorice, and more. Great complexity on the palate, substantial crisp fruit supported by a nice acidic presence, and a rustic Italian edge that transports you to a tiny Italian village far, far away. This could be cellared for a few more years, and may improve - cellarwothy AND under 20$! Love this wine (I'm a sucker for quirky, rustic Italian reds) - a steal at this price.
cork. 13.5% alcohol
Score: 17/20
Price: C$19.80 (SAQ)
Tasted previously, but even better now (or better tonight...)
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Joe,
How many Prugnolo's have you tried?
Many! Prugnolo is another name for sangiovese, forgot to mention that, oops. Lots of synonyms - Di Majo Norante's website refers to montepulciano grapes, the label says prugnolo...never a dull moment exploring Italian wine.
Joe,
Thanks!
I knew sangiovese had many names, but I must have missed or forgotten Prugnolo.
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