Castello di Amorosa

Napa Valley Sangiovese

8.828 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Gary Davis

Fruity and fun!

Fruity and fun!

1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2015
Randy Fuller

Oak is a little more noticeable on the nose than I would like it to be, but this is California Sangiovese, not Italian. It's bombastic where the Italian version is understated. It's noisy where the other is quiet, ripe instead of restrained. The palate is showy and brassy, with a nice tannic structure that is useful, not abrasive. Big black cherry flavors and minerality show noticeably, with a bit of allspice poking through.

Oak is a little more noticeable on the nose than I would like it to be, but this is California Sangiovese, not Italian. It's bombastic where the Italian version is understated. It's noisy where the other is quiet, ripe instead of restrained. The palate is showy and brassy, with a nice tannic structure that is useful, not abrasive. Big black cherry flavors and minerality show noticeably, with a bit of allspice poking through.

Jul 13th, 2016
Paula Strebig

Lovely deep medium bodied wine color with a plethora of legs on the swirl. Oaky red fruit on the nose. Hints of cherry on the fore palate with a spicy bone sucking dry oak finish.

Lovely deep medium bodied wine color with a plethora of legs on the swirl. Oaky red fruit on the nose. Hints of cherry on the fore palate with a spicy bone sucking dry oak finish.

Oct 13th, 2018
Cassie P

Loved it! Probably one of the best Cabernet Sauvignon’s

Loved it! Probably one of the best Cabernet Sauvignon’s

Feb 17th, 2018
Neal Ferry

Complex.... BTW, this is great place to stay....

Complex.... BTW, this is great place to stay....

Dec 12th, 2016
Mike Mayer

A big fruity fun wine to enjoy with food or by itself. Great nose of dark fruit and spice. Very fruit forward with great tastes of blueberries, pie crust, cocoa, and pepper. Tannins are subtle and acidity is just right. Nice long finish. Another very nice wine from the Castle.

A big fruity fun wine to enjoy with food or by itself. Great nose of dark fruit and spice. Very fruit forward with great tastes of blueberries, pie crust, cocoa, and pepper. Tannins are subtle and acidity is just right. Nice long finish. Another very nice wine from the Castle.

Jun 8th, 2016
Amy DeCook

Finish of pecans and cherry, bright cranberry level 3.

Finish of pecans and cherry, bright cranberry level 3.

Dec 29th, 2015
Katie Nelson

Nice, smooth flavor. Not super full bodied, but goes down nicely.

Nice, smooth flavor. Not super full bodied, but goes down nicely.

Nov 26th, 2015
Cathy Chao

Delicious easy to drink red, goes especially well with beef

Delicious easy to drink red, goes especially well with beef

Oct 8th, 2015
Gabe Gonzales

Gabe had this 7 years ago

Gabe had this 7 years ago

Mar 2nd, 2018