Petrolo: Tuscany, Italy
Galatrona, IGT
Galatrona is made entirely from pure Merlot grapes harvested around the middle of September. The yield per plant is notably restricted (max 2.0 lbs per vine plant) allowing a complete grape maturation to take place. This limited production permits the grapeskins to achieve highly concentrated levels of anthocyans and noble tannins, already sweetened due to the polymerization of the plant. The maceration on the skins lasts for 14 days. After the malolactic fermentation that takes place in French barrels of 225 liters, the wine is kept in new French oak barriques for 18 months.
2005 Vintage Reviews:
“Intense aromas of violet and other flowers, with hints of blackberry, currant and blueberry. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and a long finish of fruit and chocolate. Not the 2004, but excellent nonetheless. Merlot.” 93 Wine Spectator, October 2007
Galatrona 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2005: 3 Glasses, Gambero Rosso Guide
Galatrona 2004: 97 Wine Spectator, 96 Wine Advocate
Galatrona 2003: 96 Wine Spectator
Galatrona 2002: 90 Wine Spectator
Galatrona 2001: 96 Wine Spectator
Galatrona 2000: 95 Wine Spectator & 95 Wine Advocate
Galatrona 1999: 96 Wine Spectator & 95 Wine Advocate
Galatrona 1998: 95 Wine Spectator
Galatrona 1997: 94 Wine Spectator & 94 Wine Advocate
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