Galatrona Petrolo, Val d’Arno di Sopra DOC

Fattoria Petrolo produces Galatrona from a single vineyard planted exclusively with Merlot in the Val d’Arno di Sopra region of Tuscany. This site was originally reclaimed from woodland in the 1990s and features soils rich in clay, schist and marl. Luca Sanjust treats this parcel as the estate Grand Cru, aiming to rival the great Merlot-based wines of the world. The vineyard's position on the eastern slopes of the Chianti Mountains provides a temperate environment for the fruit to ripen.

The winemaking process involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. Manual punch-downs are used to manage extraction during a maceration period that lasts roughly three weeks. The wine matures for 18 months in French oak barriques, with approximately one-third of the barrels new. This regime ensures the wine's structural development while maintaining the site's character.

The nose delivers aromas of blueberry, violet and cocoa. On the palate, the wine is full and concentrated, showing flavours of black cherry, plum and tobacco. Fine tannins lead to a long, savoury finish. Galatrona is a prestigious choice for Australian collectors seeking a high-quality Tuscan Merlot with proven ageing potential and global standing.