Accolades and Press
Recent Ratings & Review Highlights
We have had the honor of receiving numerous reviews from top wine critics along with double gold, gold and best of class accolades.
By most recent count:
121 90+ reviews
12 "Best of Class" awards
26 Double Gold medals
63 Gold & 82 Silver medals
Breaking News! Fortunati Wins Best in Best at the 2025 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge!
Presented by The Press Democrat, the competition brought together 34 esteemed judges (and three associates) to taste and assess a record 1,147 wine entries at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa.
Best in Best - Best Red Wine - 2021 Fortunati Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
Best in Class - 2021 Fortunati Fortivo Bordeaux Blend
The Wine Independent is the much-anticipated wine review publication founded by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, who prior to launching her own site was the much-respected lead wine critic at Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Perrotti-Brown is known for her critical eye and great palate, and we are honored to have received a number of great scores from The Wine Independent.
Fortunati Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021
"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, with 20% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It barrels out with bold notions of blackcurrant jelly, plum preserves, and black raspberries plus hints of Sichuan pepper, tar, rose oil, and forest floor. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers mouth-coating, fresh black berry flavors with a firm, fine-grained texture and great tension, finishing long and fragrant."
- Lisa Perrotti Brown MW, November 2023
Fortunati Malbec Napa Valley 2021
"The 2021 Malbec, with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It springs from the glass with vivacious notes of redcurrants, fresh blackberries, and ripe plums giving way to hints of iris bulb, wild thyme, and red roses. The full-bodied palate delivers great intensity and energy, framing the red and black fruit layers with fine-grained tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and perfumed. This is nicely done!"
- Lisa Perrotti Brown MW, November 2023
Fortunati Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021
"The 2021 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of blackberry preserves, warm cassis, and dark chocolate jump from the glass, giving way to touches of cardamom, lavender, pencil lead, and tree bark. The medium to full-bodied palate is taut with crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and lovely tension, finishing long with compelling purity."
- Lisa Perrotti Brown MW, November 2023
Fortunati Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve offers profound blackcurrant cordial, Black Forest cake and mulberries scents, with hints of cedar chest, pencil lead, star anise and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied with firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness to support the muscular fruit, it finishes long and savory.
- Lisa Perrotti Brown, October 2021
2020 Fortunati Pinot Noir,
Sta Rita Hilla
This has an enticing mulberry and loganberry fruit profile, with a sleek, focused feel. Light savory notes add good energy, and there's minerally drive through the finish. Solid. Drink now through 2027. 400 cases made.
- Wine Spectator, December 2022
2023 Sunset International Wine Competition
Wine |
Appellation |
Award |
| 2020 Malbec | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Double Gold, 96 |
| 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa | Double Gold, 96 |
| 2021 Chardonnay | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver |
| 2019 Fortivo Proprietary Red Bordeaux Blend |
Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver |
| 2020 Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills | Silver |
| 2022 Rosé of Syrah | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver |
| 2019 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver |
| 2020 Vinto Syrah | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver |
| 2021 Viognier | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver |
| 2020 Zinfandel | Napa Valley, Mount Veeder | Silver |
"Setting the Bar for Napa Valley Rosés"
by France Low for the Spring 2023 Issue of Napa Valley Life Magazine
