
Name
Galatrona
Order #
914890
Producer
Petrolo
Vintage
2008
Price
$124.99
About
Galatrona is made entirely from pure Merlot grapes harvested around the middle of September. The yield per plant is notably restricted (max 2.0 lbs per vine plant) allowing a complete grape maturation to take place. This limited production permits the grapeskins to achieve highly concentrated levels of anthocyans and noble tannins, already sweetened due to the polymerization of the plant. The maceration on the skins lasts for 14 days. After the malolactic fermentation that takes place in French barrels of 225 liters, the wine is kept in new French oak barriques for 18 months.
A highly sought-after Tuscan Merlot that The Wine Spectators James Suckling calls the "Petrus of Italy." At nearly half the price of the equally rare Masseto from and Tua Rita's Redigaffi, it would be foolish to let Galatrona gallop away. Only 650 cases produced. First come, first served.
A highly sought-after Tuscan Merlot that The Wine Spectators James Suckling calls the "Petrus of Italy." At nearly half the price of the equally rare Masseto from and Tua Rita's Redigaffi, it would be foolish to let Galatrona gallop away. Only 650 cases produced. First come, first served.
Review
2008: 97 Points, "Each new vintage of Galatrona proves, year after year, the enormous potential of Italian Merlot. This is a soft and beautifully decadent wine with plush and perfectly ripe aromas of black cherry, light spice, chocolate and tobacco. The smoothness, richness and persistency is simply unbeatable. $134" — M.L. (10/1/2011) -Wine Enthusiast
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