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Torrione 2017 75cl

DOC | Val d’Arno di Sopra | Tuscany | Italy
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Critics scores
90 Vinous
The 2017 Torrione is an attractive mid-tier wine in this range. Smoke, leather, grilled herbs, menthol and licorice wrap around a core of dark fruit. Potent and dense, with imposing tannins, the 2017 needs time in bottle to be at its very best. In 2017, the Torrione is a bit richer than is typically the case, so patience is key.
89 Wine Spectator
The graphite aromas are effusive in this red, introducing cherry, black currant, earth and leafy tobacco flavors. There are also firm, dry tannins lining the lingering finish. A more rustic style that should come into its own with food and time. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2021 through 2029. 4,000 cases made, 800 cases imported. — BS
Producer
Fattoria Petrolo
Owned by the fourth generation of the Bazzocchi-Sanjust family, Tenuta Petrolo, located in the Colli Arentini sub-district of southeastern Chianti, focuses on producing wines of the highest quality. Along with expert help, enologist, Simone Cuccoli, and consulting enologist, Carlo Ferrini, the 31-hectare vineyard produces one of Tuscany’s finest 100% Merlots. The rich Galatrona Merlot can easily compete with the very best of Pomerol. As their flagship wine, Torrione expresses the spirit of the property in a compelling bottle of Sangiovese. Torrione is to Sangiovese, what Galatrona is to Merlot. They complete their wine roster with five other wines, some being unique single-vineyard wines, like Campolusso, and Boggina.