Wine Library Alta Loma Vineyard
2024 Sangiovese – Alta Loma Vineyard
100% Sangiovese
- Vintage2024
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardAlta Loma Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2037
When to drink it
Drinking well - decantDrink now to 2037
Last tasted April 2025, from bottles kept at 58 to 59°F and out of the light. A bottle stored warmer will be further along than this.
- ABV
- 14.6%
- TA
- 5.42 g/L
- pH
- 3.76
- RS
- 1.0 g/L
- Cases Made
- 632
Tasting Notes
Luxurious red fruit aromas are supported by thick violet and garden aromas. The wine tastes as rich as it smells - a unique characteristic of Alta Loma Sangiovese. Notes of vanilla cream, cherry, and chocolate on the palate complement the full body, firm tannins, and long finish.
Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel tank for 18 days. Extended maceration for 14 days. Aged in 10% new French and 10% E. European oak barrels, and 80% neutral barrels for 14 months.
Food Pairing
Pair with simple, rich dishes - a great cut of grilled meat, veal, or pappardelle with ragu.
The Vineyard
AVA: Texas High Plains
Established in 2016 by the Burran and Floyd families with fewer than 10 acres, planted with several black and white varieties proven sustainable in the region. Well-drained sandy loam soil suited to the hardy varieties selected.
Alta Loma Vineyard, Terry County. Age of Vines: 8 years. Soil Type: Sandy loam over limestone. Elevation: 3,281 ft.