Altamura makes perhaps the finest Sangiovese in California and if you are new to the varietal it will please even the most die-hard fans of Cabernet, Syrah or Zinfandel. 94 Points Robert Parker: "The Altamura Sangiovese shows plenty of varietal character in its expressive red cherries, licorice and tobacco but with Napa Valley warmth and shape. The wine’s volume and depth should allow it to drink beautifully for a number of years. This is an impressive California Sangiovese, something I can’t say too often...This is an interesting, still somewhat under-the-radar, small producer with all dry-farmed vineyards and obviously impeccable winemaking." Brix26 Inside Scoop: Altamura is well-known as one of Napa Valley's finest producers of Cabernet Sauvignon, but we think the Sangiovese is the sleeper. Try this small-proiduction wine while its available.
Rafael Landestoy
Second Napa Sangiovese of the day and it was lovely. Not Italian but a nice American version of the real deal
Second Napa Sangiovese of the day and it was lovely. Not Italian but a nice American version of the real deal
9.2Stacy Markow
Prunes and molasses. Interesting to taste a Sangiovese grown outside of Italy.
Prunes and molasses. Interesting to taste a Sangiovese grown outside of Italy.
8.3Rafael Landestoy
Now this one I loved. Had it again today and it was even better than yesterday.
Now this one I loved. Had it again today and it was even better than yesterday.
9.1Mason McDavid
Oak with little sage and orange. Very good.
Oak with little sage and orange. Very good.
9.1Alton Komori
2010-aerated, perhaps better to decant, great legs; complex bouquet worth revisiting before energy sip, great body, long with a slightly sweet finish; our "go to" Sangiovese.
2010-aerated, perhaps better to decant, great legs; complex bouquet worth revisiting before energy sip, great body, long with a slightly sweet finish; our "go to" Sangiovese.
9.5Ray Everett
Fruit forward and lovely. Paired perfectly with the Italian fare.
Fruit forward and lovely. Paired perfectly with the Italian fare.
8.5Michael Brown
Delicious!
Delicious!
9.1AJ Blum
Dinner with the Brompton Blumrosens.
Dinner with the Brompton Blumrosens.
8.8Eric Blumrosen
This was smoking. A 98 in my book.
This was smoking. A 98 in my book.
8.8WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.