Di Majo Norante Cabernet, Molise, Italy

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The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Terre degli Osci is more varietally true than the estate's Sangiovese. It shows excellent depth and freshness in its dark fruit, grilled herbs and spices. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The estate’s 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Terre degli Osci is a fresh, fruity red perfect for drinking over the next year or two. Dark fruit, sweet herbs and spices linger on the finish. As always, Cabernet speaks with a unique voice here, but the Terre degli Osci delivers incredible quality for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. Di Majo Norante is an excellent source for well-priced wines full of character.A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Terre degli Osci offers up an intriguing bouquet of mint, leather, sweet herbs and plums in a forward style. Surprisingly, this is quite a bit less fresh and vibrant then the Sangiovese and reveals more of a mid-weight personality with pretty floral notes on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. I can’t think of too many estates that can match Di Majo Norante for sheer value.A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

It’s hard to imagine a better wine for the money than Di Majo Norante’s 2007 Cabernet Terra degli Osci. This plump, juicy offering flows from the glass with tons of ripe, jammy red cherries, plums, flowers and sweet, spiced oak, showing beautiful length. A fresh, vinous red, it is best enjoyed in its exuberant youth. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

It's awfully hard not to admire the 2006 Cabernet. Though not especially varietal in character, it does offer plenty of plump fruit, menthol and underbrush flavors along with a supple, juicy personality. This highly pleasurable wine will be at its best over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2009.Di Majo Norante is located in Molise, one of the least well-known regions in Italy. Proprietor Alessio Di Majo and consulting oenologist Riccardo Cotarella make plump, richly-flavored wines that offer incredible value for the money.A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620