2020 Galatrona Merlot, Fattoria Petrolo, Tuscany

2020 Galatrona Merlot, Fattoria Petrolo, Tuscany

The 2020 Galatrona is the 26th vintage of this stunning Tuscan Merlot. Silky tannins and impressive freshness define this charming wine, while there's wonderful depth of fruit and incredible length. A real Tuscan gem.

Critic score
96.5/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Italy
  • Grape
    Merlot
  • Maturity
    Young 2025 - 2040info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14%
  • Classification
    IGT - Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Tasting notes

Subtle yet intense aromas of black fruit and violets. Extremely perfumed. Crushed stones. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that give a mouth-feel of velvet that goes on for minutes. Refined and fresh. Al-dente fruit. From organically grown grapes. Better in three to four years.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (July 2022)
97/100

The Petrolo 2020 Galatrona is a pure expression of organic Merlot and the estate's headline wine. It was first created in 1994 when Luca Sanjust's second child, Lucia, was born. Despite the summer heat that became a challenge for winemakers in many corners of Tuscany, Galatrona shows terrific results in 2020. The vineyard is located in a cool and thickly forested position almost exactly between Florence, Arezzo and Siena. The vintage has a classic quality with a subtle bouquet that grows in intensity as the wine opens in the glass. Aromas of cherry, toasted almond and dried mint fuel a long and very elegant finish. The oak tannins are soft and sweet, and the wine boasts long-lasting flavors.

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Issue #261 (June 2022)
96/100

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