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Galatrona 2021 - Tenuta di Petrolo (magnum, gift box)
The spirit of the wine
A great Tuscan Merlot in magnum, deep, velvety and luminous, true to the purity of Galatrona and the precise elegance of Tenuta di Petrolo.
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Italy • Tuscany • Val d’Arno di Sopra • Tenuta di Petrolo • Galatrona • Merlot • 2021 • Magnum 1.5 L • Gift case
Galatrona 2021 — Tenuta di Petrolo, Magnum Gift Case
This Galatrona 2021 from Tenuta di Petrolo, offered here in magnum 1.5 L and presented in a gift case, stands among the most prestigious expressions of Merlot in Tuscany. A great Italian red of depth, texture and elegance, it combines intense dark fruit, refined structure, Tuscan freshness and remarkable ageing potential.
Terroir: Val d’Arno di Sopra, Tuscan elegance and the depth of Merlot
Located in the 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 deep, velvety and structured. Galatrona is distinguished by its fruit intensity, balance and discreet freshness, bringing relief, precision and length.
The 2021 vintage offers a beautiful combination of ripeness, energy and aromatic definition. In magnum, the wine will evolve more slowly, gradually gaining complexity around polished dark fruit, fine leather, tobacco, melted spices and truffle-like nuances.
Tasting notes
Appearance: deep ruby with garnet and purple reflections, dense, brilliant and still very youthful in expression.
Nose: intense and refined, with blackberry, black plum, black cherry, cassis, violet, sage, lavender, mocha, grilled herbs, cocoa, liquorice, graphite and warm earth.
Palate: rich, deep and expansive, with remarkable textural density, powerful dark fruit, fine yet fleshy tannins and a structure built for ageing. The finish is long, dynamic, lightly spicy and mineral, with a sense of controlled richness and great Italian elegance.
Expert review
98/100 — Vinous
Antonio Galloni, in July 2024, describes the Galatrona 2021 as a rich, deep and expansive wine, endowed with striking textural depth and structure. His review highlights dark fruit, sage, lavender, mocha and grilled herbs in a powerful, complex and dynamic Merlot.
Suggested drinking window: 2028–2041.
In summary: a deep, velvety and beautifully presented Galatrona 2021 in magnum gift case, driven by the nobility of Merlot, the balance of the vintage, the refined signature of Tenuta di Petrolo and first-class critical recognition.
Food pairings: beef fillet, roasted lamb, osso buco, veal with mushrooms, truffle pasta, porcini risotto, aged pecorino or refined Tuscan cuisine.
Data sheet
- until 2035
- Red
- 2021
- IN
- Robert Parker: 97 + / 100
- Tuscany
- Magnum (1.5 L)
- 100% Merlot
- Individual CBO
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