2018 Petrolo Torrione Valdarno di Sopra

Every now and then you get the opportunity to open a bottle of wine that absolutely blows you away, this bottle does just that. There is plenty of good reason to put a heart on this label because you will love it! This bottling is somewhat of an homage to the Super Tuscan style with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to bolster the structure of the wine. The results are impeccable!

Valdarno di Sopra is one of the latest DOC among the Denominations of Controlled Origin established with the modern regulations of the ’60s. And yet the production of high-quality wines was so deeply rooted in these territories that in 1716 Cosimo III de’ Medici realized the need of protecting Tuscan wines of Chianti, Pomino, Carmignano, and indeed Valdarno di Sopra, from forgeries.

Torrione marks the beginning of the winery’s new approach to winemaking aiming to produce wines of the highest quality. Torrione is a snapshot 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. This wine keeps an eye on the secular Tuscan tradition of adding French varietals to Sangiovese which does not alter the quality of our wines since it is the territory that prevails over the different varietals. 

The 2018 vintage receives on its label a special loving heart, not only to celebrate this special occasion but also because 2018 is one of the nicest and endearing versions ever made. The new graphic was made with the contribution of Sabina Mirri, an internationally acclaimed artist.

Tasting Notes: 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine offers plenty of dark fruit on the nose with a touch of a mineral ocean spray character. On the palate, this flirts with a full body but remains fresh and approachable. The finish is long and showcases the pleasant barrel aging characteristics of tobacco and spice.