Petrolo Galatrona 2023
“The Le Pin of Tuscany” -Wine Spectator
98 Points, James Suckling – 95 Points, Vinous
Galatrona is the defining masterpiece of the Petrolo estate and a certified superstar in the world of Italian fine wine. This is a single-vineyard 100% Tuscan Merlot that Wine Spectator championed as the “Le Pin of Tuscany,” a comparison to the ultra-exclusive Bordeaux Pomerol that trades for around $4000/bottle. Probably the more fitting comparison is to Masseto, Tuscany’s established Merlot icon. Galatrona shines in this comparison, consistently delivering the plush texture and profound depth expected of the world’s greatest Merlots, and manages to be available at a fraction of the price of Masseto. This is without question Petrolo’s calling card and how they are best known on the international stage.
Original price was: $130.00.$105.00Current price is: $105.00.
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98 Points, James Suckling
The aromas of black currants, graphite, lavender and violets are gorgeous. Black olives and walnuts, too. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins, a racy texture and small black berry-like flavors. Iron undertones as well as dark chocolate, dried sage and rosemary. Vertical nature to this. One for the cellar. Pure merlot. From organically grown grapes. Best after 2030.
Some Tuscan estates seem to fly under the radar despite making wines that outperform their more famous neighbors. Petrolo is exactly that kind of hidden gem – a producer that insiders know delivers extraordinary quality that often surpasses Super Tuscans costing twice or three times as much.
Located in the Valdarno Superiore, Petrolo sits in the center of a triangle formed by Florence to the north, Siena to the southwest, and Arezzo to the southeast. While there are few notable estates in this immediate neighborhood, once you begin climbing the property’s undulating hills, you quickly understand what makes this place so special.
These guys are making some of the very best under $50/bottle Super Tuscans all the way up to what has been described as the ‘Le Pin of Tuscany’ for their flagship bottling. And guess who has their flagship bottling today?!?
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