"Galatrona 2021 is a rich, deep and expansive wine with remarkable depth of texture and structure. Black fruits, sage, lavender, mocha and roasted herbs are all amplified in this powerful Merlot. Readers will need to be patient, as this wine will need a number of years to reach its peak. A complex and dynamic Galatrona, the 2021 is simply superb." (Vinous 2024)
Features
Estate
Petrolo
Cuvée
Galatrona
Vintage
2021
Designation
Toscana
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100% Merlot
Terroirs
Soils rich in clay, schist and sandstone, 30-year-old vines mixed with the estate's olive trees, 10 hectares
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation in cement vats using indigenous yeasts, spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels, stirring for the first 6 months.
Breeding
18 months in French oak barrels (33% new)
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep purple color, clean and brilliant.
Nose
Intense and expansive, seductive scents of black cherry, mirabelle plum and liquorice, with complex notes of mocha and leather.
Mouth
Great concentration of aromas, silky but firm tannins, harmonious and textured, mixed flavors of fresh flowers, fruits and spices make the whole complex and energetic, long and intense finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2042
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with a forest crust, truffade or a fine piece of beef...
Petrolo
Toscana
Expert opinion
Decanter
Wine rated (guide 2023) 97/100
About the wine:
The glass is a brilliant crimson with gorgeous aromas of black cherry and cassis with floral touches - this 100% Merlot is wonderfully fragrant and inviting. Soft, full, really very seductive on the palate, sensual almost in its silky yet gripping tannins, beautifully ripe blackcurrant and cherry fruit and crisp, crunchy acidity that's neither too sharp nor too obvious, but lifts the palate and gives a thrill and wonderful freshness to the overall expression. Beautifully presented, harmonious, balanced and totally enjoyable from first to last sip. A magnificent wine, intense yet energetic, full of flavor and textural nuance. Totally indestructible, although it has great potential for improvement with age. The wine spent 18 months in French oak barrels and barriques, 30% of which were new. 2026-2042
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (guide 2023) 97/100
About the wine:
The nose presents a vast world of luscious aromas, ranging from sanguine to metallic, woody and earthy, with cranberries, currants and dark berries providing gentle contrast. The palate is lively, with the warmth of earth and just-ripe fruit, and austere tannins that promise good staying power over time. An absolutely acrobatic feat for a Merlot.
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2024) 98/100
About the wine:
Galatrona 2021 is a rich, deep and expansive wine with remarkable depth of texture and structure. Black fruits, sage, lavender, mocha and roasted herbs are all amplified in this powerful Merlot. Readers will need to be patient, as this wine will need a number of years to reach its peak. A complex and dynamic Galatrona, the 2021 is simply superb. 2028-2041
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 98/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The aromas are very distinct, with dried flowers such as lavender and violet. Some sage too. Black berries and black olive skin. The palate is full-bodied, yet linear and energetic, with very fine tannins and fantastic length. The finish is fresh and lively. Best after 2026.
Falstaff
Wine rated (guide 2024 ) 100/100
About the wine:
Dark ruby-red color. Finely spiced nose, blackcurrant, fine earthy notes, plus a hint of dried rose petal, a little cigar box. On the palate, a fruity, tangled texture with juicy, consistent tannins, elegant fluidity, a long, juicy finish on finely spicy notes, still a little young.
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