Altamura Vodka 700ml 43% (Italy)

🍸 Altamura Vodka brings the character of southern Italian wheat into a clear, full-bodied spirit. Made from 100% durum wheat grown around Altamura and neighbouring communities in Puglia, this 700 ml expression is bottled at 43% ABV. Its distinctive frosted bottle combines a long, slender neck with a lion illustration and softly coloured geometric panels, giving the traditional grain spirit a contemporary presentation.

🌾 The raw material connects the vodka to the agricultural heritage behind Pane di Altamura. Rather than treating wheat as an anonymous starting point, Altamura puts its regional origin at the centre of the drink. Triple distillation produces a rounded spirit in which cereal character remains part of the experience. The result is an unflavoured vodka with substance and texture, not a fruit-infused or sweetened cocktail drink.

👃 Altamura Vodka Soft nutty aromas and gentle spice introduce a palate with delicate cereal sweetness, a savoury umami impression and hints of vanilla, lemon, grapefruit and aniseed. A creamy, warming finish carries a peppery edge. These descriptions refer to sensory impressions rather than a list of added flavourings. At the London Spirits Competition in 2023, Altamura Distilleries Vodka earned a Silver medal and 82 points, with the judges highlighting its grain character and peppery finish.

🍸 We suggest serving Altamura Vodka a small measure chilled in a simple tasting glass, or using it in a Vodka Martini with dry vermouth. A restrained lemon garnish is a useful starting point: it complements the citrus notes without covering the grain. For a longer drink, try soda and ice. Suggested food partners include seafood, smoked fish and lightly salted savoury starters. Its sculptural bottle also makes it a considered gift for someone who appreciates wheat-based spirits and classic cocktails.

📋 Key Details

• 🏷️ Brand: Altamura Distilleries
• 🍸 Type: unflavoured wheat vodka
• 🇮🇹 Country: Italy
• 📍 Wheat origin: Altamura and neighbouring communes, Puglia
• 🏭 Producer: Altamura Distilleries
• 🌾 Base: 100% Altamura durum wheat
• ⚗️ Distillation: triple distilled
• 🍾 Volume: 700 ml
• 💪 Alcohol: 43% ABV
• ✨ Appearance: clear and colourless
• 👃 Aroma: soft nutty notes and gentle spice
• 😋 Palate: cereal sweetness, umami, vanilla, lemon, grapefruit and subtle aniseed
• 🥃 Texture: smooth and full-bodied
• 🌶️ Finish: creamy, warming and peppery
• 🧊 Suggested serve: chilled, neat or over ice
• 🍸 Cocktail suggestions: Vodka Martini; Vodka Soda
• 🍽️ Suggested pairings: seafood, smoked fish and savoury starters
• 🎁 Occasion: gift or home cocktail collection
• 🏆 Award: London Spirits Competition 2023, Silver, 82 points
• 📦 Packaging: frosted glass bottle with lion illustration