2015 Boggina A

Petrolo’s 2015 Boggina Anfora is a selection of Sangiovese that is fermented in terra cotta amphora. For my palate, the 2015 is a bit fleeting and lacking in depth, an impression that is reinforced by the wine’s washed out fruit and compact feel. I would prefer to drink the 2015 sooner rather than later, as there does not appear to be much structure to support aging here.

Sporting a slight name change, the 2015 Val d'Arno di Sopra Bòggina A is amphorae-aged Sangiovese. Previously, this wine was named BògginAnfora. The Petrolo winemaking team follows the same procedure in which grapes are sourced from a single vineyard that was planted in 1952. The wine remains in contact with the skins for a long six-month period inside traditional clay vessels. The wine opens to a lean garnet-dark ruby color. The bouquet is fragrant and bright with wild berry and cassis. The mouthfeel is lean and tight. Only 1,778 750-milliliter bottles were made as well as 50 magnums.