Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Jewellery, Oriental Works of Art and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 20 - 27 September 2021
Wine
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About this Item
Situated in the Chianti Colli Aretini region, Petrolo is one of Tuscany’s leading estates. Owned by the Bazzocchi family since the 1940s, they are responsible for creating the esteemed reputation and quality for which the estate is known today. The family is committed to cultivating their 31 hectares of vineyards in a natural way, following on from Petrolo’s founding principles. Their vineyards sit at an altitude of between 250 and 450 meters above sea level, producing low yields with concentrated flavours.
Critics Ratings
‘A vivid, voluptuous wine, the 2011 literally jumps from the glass, showing superb intensity, power and depth. Mocha, black cherries, smoke, tobacco and leather are some of the many notes that inform this drop-dead gorgeous, extroverted Galatrona. The style is overt and unabashedly ripe, but all the elements are in the right place. Galatrona fans will adore the 2011. What a gorgeous wine this is.’ - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 95/100 (Sept 2014)
‘Very intense and inky black, the 2011 Galatrona is a hugely ripe red wine. Fruit was picked on August 25th, which is a record in terms of early harvests at this estate. The bouquet revs up slowly with aromas of scorched earth, blackberry confit, toasted espresso and bitter chocolate. You also get a note of savory mineral or burnt flint that adds contours and definition to that significant intensity. The wine offers trace sweetness on the finish that contributes to the opulence and richness of the overall package.’ - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (May 2017)
Provenance
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