Winemaker Notes
Bòggina “A” is made in amphora as a historical testament to Tuscany; terracotta has always played a key role in the region, and since the early Etruscan period, the art of creating and using vases of terracotta has evolved over the centuries in the small village of Impruneta near the Petrolo estate. The Etruscan connection to the Petrolo estate runs deep, as the Petrolo hill was an Etruscan settlement and fortification.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is a rich yet fresh and bright red with strawberries and hints of citrus. Layered and fruity. Focused dark fruit. Shining. Made in amphora. Drink or hold. Tiny production this year.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Hitting the market now, the 2017 Val d'Arno di Sopra Bòggina A is a very spicy and sassy expression of amphorae-aged Sangiovese. There are elements of crushed white pepper and cardamom that create sharp accents against the relative richness and darkness of the fruit at its core. This is an extremely sunny expression of the grape, with immediate richness and dark fruit intensity. You feel the heat of the vintage in terms of the aromas, but the wine is still crunchy and fresh in the mouth.
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Wine Spectator
This red walks a tightrope between rose, berry and spice flavors, with balsamic notes of juniper, wild thyme and forest floor. Lean and firmly wrought, showing a dusting of tannins on the lingering finish. Complex, but needs air, so decant now or age another year or two. Anfora.
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Wine & Spirits
Made from sangiovese selected from the Bòggina vineyard, planted in 1932, this remained on the skins in terra cotta amphorae for six months. It’s fresh and floral-scented, with a lightly raspy texture and bright red-cherry flavors accented by notes of crunchy herbs.
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.