Castello di Amorosa 2012 Sangiovese (Napa Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Sangiovese California
Winery: Castello di Amorosa / Napa Valley

This is a supremely earthy and highly tannic wine, leathery and smoky in oak and texture. Grown in the foothills of Diamond Mountain, as well as pockets of Atlas Peak and Mount Veeder, the variety is unusual for the Napa Valley. This one is worthwhile, showing subtle cassis, cranberry and vanilla.