From Italian producer Altamura Distilleries comes its namesake vodka, which it claims to be the first spirit made from 100% ancient Altamura grains. The wheat used to make the vodka was grown in Altamura or the adjoining communes of Puglia in Italy and has been for more than 2,000 years. It was bottled at 43% ABV.
Elegant, smooth, and with hints of vanilla and citrus.
I discovered this vodka on a trip in Italy where it seems a lot of cool cocktail bars use it for martinis and other signature drinks, I sought it out in UK and found it here. I actually really like it neat because it's got real texture and flavour compared to most vodkas -- maybe because of the wheat or less distilling ... recommend highly for anyone who loves Italy, espresso martinis or negroskis!
Italians do it better don't they!? Great tasting and nice story behind the liquid.
Friend of mine tried this recently in Aman Hotel in Venice, and brought back a bottle. Makes a simply excellent martini, really flavoursome vodka with character that shines through the cocktail.
