PETROLO TORRIONE
A wine cherished by Petrolo, wanted by Lucia Bazzocchi Sanjust in 1988 and made at the time with the help of former wine consultant Giulio Gambelli. Torrione marks the beginning of the winery’s new approach to winemaking aiming to produce wines of the highest quality.
Torrione is the “chateau” of Petrolo, a blend of the grapes of all the vineyards of Petrolo: not only Sangiovese from Bòggina but also from other historical vineyards of Petrolo, including Merlot from Galatrona and Cabernet Sauvignon from Campo Lusso. A perfect example of a balanced, clear and deep red. A wine that tells, better than any other, the true identity of their territory.
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Italy, Tuscany
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APPELLATION:
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Val d’Arno di sopra DOC, Pietraviva Rosso
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GRAPES:
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80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
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APPEARANCE:
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ruby red color
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AROMA:
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blackberry, blackolive, floral and oyster-shell character
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PALATE:
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full-bodied, yet layered, extremely polished and beautiful. A dusty texture. Hazelnut and walnut undertones. Warm aromas of tobacco, spice and cedar wood appear gradually as the wine opens in the glass.
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FOOD PAIRING:
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SERVE:
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18°C
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(2019) RP 93 ROBERT PARKER WINE ADVOCATE
“The Petrolo 2019 Torrione is Sangiovese with with smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This is a terrific wine with an exciting delivery of fresh and bold fruit that recalls pressed cherry and wild plum. One of the main features of the 2019 vintage is that standout concentration. The wine delivers good texture and richness, yet the intensity is well played and contained. A lingering note of sweetness that I also notice on Petrolo's other 2019 releases is present here.”. - Monica Larner
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