2015 Torrione
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Tasting notes
Tons of black fruits, graphite, and charcoal notes emerge from the 2015 Torrione, which is 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. This deep, inky-colored, medium-bodied effort has an earthy, herbal edge, good structure and plenty of acidity, all promising a solid evolution over the coming decade.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2015 Torrione is gorgeous. Bright fruit and expressive floral notes give the Torrione striking energy. Hints of smoke, tobacco and game add further shades of complexity as the wine gains volume and nuance with air. Above all else, though, what stands out is an emphasis on energy that is quite a departure from the Petrolo style of years past. The 2015 is a winner. Don’t miss it.
On the ripe and sweet side, the 2015 Val d'Arno di Sopra Torrione is a terrific, easy-drinking red wine made near Arezzo in Tuscany. The bouquet is soft and sunny with red fruit aromas, cherry and crème de cassis. The wine offers a mid-weight finish with bright acidity that is characteristic of Sangiovese. This wine is, in fact, mostly Sangiovese with smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This vintage tastes more immediate and accessible.
About the producer
Petrolo is one of Tuscany’s cult names. It is best known for Galatrona – a Merlot cuvée that is, along with Masseto, often described as the Pétrus of Tuscany.