2021 Torrione Val d´Arno di Sopra Tenuta di Petrolo Magnum

Inviting aromas of dark and blue fruits together with subtle notes of chocolate and spices with hints of blue flowers and crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied, complex and structured, but ethereal and weightless at the same time. That’s where generosity meets delicacy. It’s fluid, dynamic and so drinkable now, yet better to give it a couple of years in the bottle. From organically grown grapes.

The nose is like a cool, damp forest, with dark berries, fresh earth, but with a quiet rumbling of heat and savory undertones, and the palate maintains the balancing act between cool and warm, sweet and savory, buoyant but indulgent. Valdarno delivers at every price point, but this is a particularly stellar deal

The Petrolo 2021 Torrione is a certified organic blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that is fermented in cement and aged in oak vessels of various dimensions. It shows dark fruit with bramble, tree bark, blue flower and sweet cherry. The wine offers mid-weight intensity with a long, silky mouthfeel. There is a point of bright acidity at the end, and even a hit of chili spice.

The 2021 Torrione is one of the finest editions in recent memory. Bright acids drive through a core of red cherry/plum fruit, blood orange, new leather and spice. The purity of the flavors is striking. I especially admire the energy here. This is a rare Torrione I would cellar for at least a year or two.

Mesterlig prisfornuftig sangiovese. Luca Sanjust holder alkoholen på fornuftige 13,5 % og holder fast i at sangiovese er gennemsigtig og bør have tryk på de røde friske syrlige bær. Alligevel er den mere kompleks med violer, nellike, tørret korender og allehånde. Og når du så bringer den over din tunge, strutter den. Virkelig stærkt syrebid, men modent, strammer hele mundhulen op. Løfter det hele og der er old school sandtannin i eftersmagen med tonic. Fremragende.