Galatrona 2018 - Tenuta di Petrolo

Galatrona 2018 — Tenuta di Petrolo

This Galatrona 2018 from Tenuta di Petrolo embodies one of the finest expressions of Merlot in Tuscany. From Val d’Arno di Sopra, this wine combines the depth of a great Italian red, the natural softness of Merlot and a Tuscan energy that brings relief, freshness and precision.

The 2018 vintage offers an elegant, dense and highly harmonious profile: blackberry, black plum, black cherry, cassis, violet, cocoa, blond tobacco, sweet spices, liquorice, fine leather, graphite, warm earth and a long mineral finish. The wine combines richness, velvet and balance, with depth that remains beautifully carried by freshness.

Terroir: Val d’Arno di Sopra, Tuscan elegance and Merlot depth

Located in Val d’Arno di Sopra, Tenuta di Petrolo benefits from stony, clay-rich and well-drained soils, capable of giving Merlot an expression that is both generous and structured. Galatrona stands out for its velvety texture, fruit intensity and the discreet tension that prevents any heaviness, even in richer vintages.

Tasting notes

Appearance: deep ruby with garnet reflections, dense, bright and still very sustained.

Nose: intense and refined, with blackberry, black plum, black cherry, cassis, violet, cocoa, blond tobacco, sweet spices, liquorice, fine leather, graphite and warm earth.

Palate: broad, velvety and perfectly balanced, with deep black fruit, fine tannins and beautiful freshness. The finish is long, caressing, lightly spicy and mineral, with an impression of controlled richness and great Italian elegance.

Expression of the 2018 vintage

The 2018 vintage in Tuscany offers a fine balance between ripeness, freshness and aromatic finesse. For Galatrona, this year gives a wine that is less solar than some very concentrated vintages, but particularly harmonious, precise and elegant, with fine capacity for evolution towards notes of fine leather, truffle, melted spices and time-polished black fruits.