Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Extremely aromatic and perfumed with dark berries, cherries and flowers, as well as hints of rosemary and lavender. Full body, very fine and tight tannins as well as bright and creamy acid. Lovely tension between the fruit and tannins. Better in 2017 but already beautiful.
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Wine & Spirits
The 13-acre Bòggina vineyard is Petrolo’s oldest, planted to sangiovese in 1952 and yielding just 2.5 pounds per plant. The dark cherry flavors feel lush and lively, with fruit-skin tannins that tighten the structure without impeding the rich flavors. Subtle notes of black spice and herbs punctuate the fruit flavors, and juicy acidity keeps the wine bright and fresh.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2013 Val d'Arno di Sopra Bòggina opens to dark concentration and thick textural richness. The wine is fermented on the skins for one week in cement vats and goes into various sized oak barrels after fermentation for up to 18 months. The bouquet offers genuine, earthy aromas with dark fruit, plum, dried flower and spice. You only get distant hints of the oak as the wine boasts very smooth integration overall. Soft tannins give the wine a lasting sense of structure and foundation.
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Wine Spectator
Black cherry and blackberry flavors add tobacco, spice and soy notes to the mix. The firm, dry finish needs salumi or grilled meats to tame the tannins. Becomes more fluid with air, so decant or age for a few years. Sangiovese. Best from 2017 through 2022.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.