Val d'Arno di Sopra Galatrona Merlot 2022

Description

A still organic red wine from Tuscany, 14% ABV, produced by Petrolo. Made from 100% Merlot, this wine embodies the elegance of the Valdarno di Sopra region. Petrolo's history dates back to 1947, with a production of 85,000 bottles. The nose is expansive and explosive, particularly fresh, lively, and fruity, with hints of black cherries, chocolate, floral notes, smoke, and spices. The color is a very vibrant, dark ruby red. The palate is dominated by very soft, refined, and balanced tannins, leaving a lovely sensation of freshness and remarkable persistence. A perfect wine to accompany red meats, game, and aged cheeses, ideal for an important dinner.

Details

Perfume

The nose is broad and explosive, particularly fresh, lively and fruity, black cherries, chocolate, floral notes, smoke and spices.

Color

Dark ruby red, very lively.

Taste

Very soft, refined and well-balanced tannins on the palate, leaving a lovely fresh sensation and remarkable persistence.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Petrolo

From this winery

• Start up year: 1947
• Oenologist: Carlo Ferrini
• Bottles produced: 85.000
• Hectares: 31

Wine production in oil has very ancient origins, as evidenced by the house and the basement are part of the ancient medieval fiefdom Galatrona, of which there is still a tower soaring over the hills planted with vines, hence the name of the wine of the same name. The company is located in the Chianti area already demarcated as an area of great value wine from the Grand Duke of Tuscany in 1716 and known as the Val d'Arno di Sopra. Oil was purchased by Bazzocchi family in the '40s, and the second half of the '80s, the current owner, Bazzocchi Sanjust Lucia, and his son Luke have taken a turn Sanjust production based solely on criteria of research of extreme quality.
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Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Petrolo Val d'Arno di Sopra Galatrona Merlot 2022
Type	Red organic still
Denomination	Valdarno di Sopra DOC
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Merlot
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Petrolo
Origin	The area is that of the Colli Aretini that encircle the Chianti Mountains, historically known and so delimited in 1716 by the Grand Duke of Tuscany as an area of particular viticultural and olive-growing merit. The Petrolo estate was part of the ancient medieval fiefdom of 'Galatrona', of which the tower (Torrione, from which the name of the wine originates) still exists, erected on bases dating back to Roman times.The Petrolo vineyards extend over 31 hectares, of which 26 hectares are currently in production, at an altitude between 250 and 450 metres above sea level.
Soil composition	Rocky stratifications of marl, sandstone and alberese of Chianti
Cultivation system	Utmost care and attention at Petrolo is put into the daily work in the vineyard. Aware of the fact that great wines can only be obtained if you have special and favourable soil and climatic conditions, and we at Petrolo are fortunate enough to have them, only then with maniacal and manual work in the vineyard, ranging from dry winter pruning, to tying and then to the various stages of cleaning the vines up to the green harvests (at Petrolo in two phases, one after flowering and one after veraison) is it possible to convince the vines to produce not only a very limited quantity but also a balanced quantity. And it is precisely this condition of balance that will bring the vines and grapes to full ripeness at harvest, which will naturally then be seen in the wine in a perfect harmony between fruit and acidity and persistence on the palate.
Plants per hectare	5.000
Yield per hectare	20 hl
Production technique	Vinification is done using vitrified cement tanks, carrying out separate fermentations according to the type and origin of the grapes. Skin maceration is prolonged according to the grape varieties used and the type of vintage, favouring complete extraction. Repassing is carried out with great care and the fermentation temperature is monitored so that it never exceeds 28-30 degrees centigrade.
Wine making	After malolactic fermentation, the wine remained in new French oak barriques for a period of 18 months. During this phase, the wine was left on the fine lees for the first 6 months, paying particular attention to its evolution. This process made it possible to achieve greater complexity. Following bottling, the wine began its customary ageing period of 6 months.
Aging	After malolactic fermentation and simple racking to remove the lees, the wine begins its ageing period. The choice of wood is considered of primary importance and is constantly evolving. The ageing of the wine in barriques is kept under constant observation. The various types of barriques are being studied according to the characteristics of the two types of wine produced.
Allergens	Contains sulphites