Tom Casagrande

9.4

Purchased at the winery in 2024. Damn this is deep. From the 1869 Grandpere Vineyard in Amador County. 1869. The Civil War was still fresh in people’s minds and the grass hadn’t even grown over Abe Lincoln’s body yet. Hard to comprehend in 2025.

Deep and pure black cherry fruit and minerality on the nose. silky and mouthfilling on entry, the mid-palate is large-framed and pulls in savory elements. Long finish. Such a special vineyard and such a special wine. Intensity of flavor without any jamminess or residual sugar or loss of balance. — 6 months ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Wonderful wine. Even the LW, who typically doesn’t care for Sangiovese, loved it. — 6 years ago

with Bonnie

Isaac Pirolo

8.9

Had no idea what this was and wasn't expecting anything. Had to look into it and, after tasting, not surprised to find out this is The Cal-Ital producer if there is one. Spiced cherries, walnut skin, and dry earth, with great overall balance. — 10 years ago

Rebecca Fletcher

9.5

Bright red sour cherry, rose petals, spice. M+ acid, m+ tannin. Long finish. Floral and aromatic. I can't believe this is from California and not Italy. — 11 years ago

Tim Hinson

9.8

One of our favorites. Fruity yet bold and smooth. Highly recommended if you like Sangiovese, Chianti, or Montepulciano wines. — 12 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

This is their Brunello clone Sangiovese. It’s really good. I’d love to open this alongside a 10-year old Brunello. Dark cherry fruit, old leather, gravel. Beautiful balance. Tannins there but not intrusive at all. — 2 years ago

Eunyoung Cho

10

Sweet but not too sweet it's even good with seafood! — 6 years ago

Mimi Makowsky

9.2

Imperial Hotel Amador City. Velvety. — 10 years ago

CE Floyd

9.0

Mellow, quaffable, and a delight for easy drinking. Gentle on the palette. — 10 years ago

Julie

9.1

Good dessert wine which is not too sweet! — 11 years ago

with Igor

JKT

9.0

Interesting blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo. Earthy ripe berries notes that are more enticing than notes from years ago. Last bottle — 3 years ago

Sandy

9.0

Nose has a champagne feel to it. Light and clean. Lemon zest and peaches and brioche? — 4 years ago

Karyn Fricke

8.9

Mineral cranberry with soft tannins. Still young could go long good acid backbone. — 9 years ago

Zane Fralick

Production Terra D'Oro Winery

9.1

One of the best vineyards on earth! I love this winery for their joy and passion for making great wine! A perfect balance of fruit, alcohol, velvety smoothness and attention to detail...if u haven't had this, you are missing out! Get a case or five! — 10 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.0

A touch of sweetness and bursting with bright cherry fruit. Delicious! — 11 years ago