Fattoria Petrolo

Inarno ist ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt von befreundeten Nachbar-Winzern der Region, die die Trauben liefern und Petrolo, die die handwerkliche und authentische Vinifikation übernehmen. Ein traditionell gefertigter und doch moderner, frischer Sangiovese voller Schönheit und Großzügigkeit in seiner Aromatik und Fülle. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Inarno is juicy, boisterous and flat out delicious. Super-ripe red cherry, leather, cedar, spice and tobacco all race out of the glass in a plush, forward wine with tremendous appeal. Best of all Inarno is a ridiculous value." Vinous

Strahlendes Rubinrot mit ziegelroten Reflexen. In der Nase Pflaumen und Sauerkirschen, untermalt von Tabaknuancen und getrockneten violetten Blüten. Die feinmaschigen Tannine verbinden sich wunderbar mit den Noten von roten Früchten und Lakritz im Abgang. Sehr saftig, klar und ausbalanciert. SUPERIORE.DE

"Petrolo's 2018 Torrione is fabulous. Deep, inky and generous, the 2018 packs a serious punch. Ripe dark red fruit, chocolate, spice, leather and tobacco are all kicked up a few notches, with sweet floral top notes that add aromatic lift. The 2018 is an especially boisterous Torrione, with all the elements in the right place. In a word: delicious." Vinous

"This is such a fun edition of this wine with a fluttering heart sketched onto the front label. I imagine that the heart could be dedicated to proprietor Luca Sanjust's rambunctious mother who recently passed away. The wine opens to a dark and rich appearance with punchy aromas of tart cherry and wild berry. Warm aromas of tobacco, spice and cedar wood appear gradually as the wine opens in the glass." Robert Parker

"A red with plenty of blackberry, black-olive, floral and oyster-shell character. It’s full-bodied, yet layered, extremely polished and beautiful. A dusty texture. Hazelnut and walnut undertones. From organically grown grapes. A little more merlot and cabernet sauvignon in the blend." James Suckling

Das C im Namen des Boggina steht für den ca. 18 Monate im großen Holz und Tonneau ausgebauten "Classico": Im Bouquet die ganze Fülle des Sangiovese - Sauerkirsche, Pflaume, vielfältige florale Noten und Gewürze. Die filigranen Gerbstoffe verleihen Eleganz am Gaumen, dennoch ist es der Archetyp eines straffen und wunderbar präzisen Sangiovese mit beeindruckender Tiefe. SUPERIORE.DE

"The purity of fruit is just right in this red with dried berries, dried leaves, terracotta and dried tobacco. Some smoke, too. It’s full-bodied, yet vivid and focused. No new wood. From organically grow grapes from a single vineyard. A beauty and so drinkable now, but will improve nicely with age." James Suckling

"From old-vine (and organic) Sangiovese planted in 1952, the Petrolo 2018 Val d'Arno di Sopra Bòggina C is a gorgeous wine with thick flavors and dark saturation. This is a beautiful expression - polished, bright and intense. It offers pure fruit flavors of wild cherry, cassis, dried basil, crushed flower and candied orange skin. The wine is silky and mid-weight in texture, but it produces a very long and polished finish. This wine hits all the proverbial Sangiovese high notes." Robert Parker

"The 2018 Bòggina C (Bòggina Classico) is another superb wine from Petrolo. Here, Sangiovese is aged in oak, which gives the wine more mid-palate depth and broader shoulders, which, frankly, the wine seems to benefit from. Dark cherry, licorice, leather, spice and menthol build as the 2018 shows everything its got. Impressive." Vinous

Das A im Namen des Boggina steht für den ca. 6 Monate in Terracotta-Amphoren à 400-600 Liter ausgebauten Naturwein, der ohne weitere Zugabe von Sulfiten in einer Auflage von gerade mal 1.200 Flaschen abgefüllt wird. Helles, leuchtendes Granatrot. Im Bouquet ätherisch, sehr filigran und nuanciert, bei gleichzeitig sehr präziser Duft-Interpretation der Sangiovese-Traube. Im Trunk von mittlerem Gewicht, dabei von ausgesprochen schöner Struktur und authentischer Sangiovese-Frucht. Im Abgang von hohem Trinkfluss, mit seidigem Tannin und betörender Länge. Ein Meisterwerk an Schönheit und Eleganz. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Bòggina A (Bògginanfora) offers a striking expression of Sangiovese. Sweet red cherry, mint, orange peel and cinnamon all grace this silky, mid-weight wine from Petrolo and proprietor Luca Sanjust. The translucent beauty of Sangiovese comes through loud and clear. The Bòggina A (Bògginanfora) is 100% Sangiovese fermented and aged in amphora. What a gorgeous wine." Vinous

"The Petrolo 2018 Val d'Arno di Sopra Bòggina A is Sangiovese that has been aged in amphorae. The Bòggina A is pure and punchy in its fruit intensity, with chiseled aromas of wild cherry and dried rose potpourri. The wine offers very soft and subdued tannins, with the natural structure and staying power coming from the crunchy healthiness of the fruit." Robert Parker

"The purity of fruit here is impressive with cherries, plums and highlights of grilled meat and wet earth. Some tile, too. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that are pure and polished. Lots of fruit at the end, but not overdone. From organically grown grapes. Fermented and aged in amphora." James Suckling

Das A im Namen des Boggina steht für den ca. 6 Monate in Terracotta-Amphoren à 400-600 Liter ausgebauten Naturwein, der ohne weitere Zugabe von Sulfiten in einer Auflage von gerade mal 1.200 Flaschen abgefüllt wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, aufhellendes Granatrot. Eröffnet mit betont erdigen Noten, dann nach Preiselbeeren und Himbeeren. Am Gaumen viel feinmaschiges Tannin, umwoben von feinem Schmelz, sehr klar und saftig." Falstaff

"The 2016 Bòggina A is 100% Sangiovese done in amphora. Crushed flowers, dried rose petals, mint, sweet tobacco and savory herbs give the wine much of its distinctive, pungent personality. Time in the glass helps soften some of the more angular contours that are present initially, while also allowing the aromatics to fully emerge." VINOUS

"This is elegant, offering cherry, plum, tobacco, leather and earth flavors, backed by lively acidity. Harmonious and long, echoing the leather and tobacco elements, with a hint of mineral." Wine Spectator

"Extremely refined and beautiful with tight density of fruit and polished, linear tannins. Full to medium body and a bright, beautiful finish. Iron and stones, too. Made in amphora." James Suckling

"Aged in amphorae, the 2016 Val d'Arno di Sopra Bòggina A is a pure expression of Sangiovese. The wine is beautifully ethereal, delicate and fragile, showing focused purity and intensity at the same time. In a nutshell, this wine embraces all the best characteristic of this iconic vintage, especially in terms of the crystalline authenticity of its varietal aromas. Luca Sanjust experimented with Spanish clay vessels and then went back to Tuscan terracotta amphorae made with clay from Impruneta (not far from Florence). This wine is light and luminous with mid-weight texture but a very long and silky finish. It is a true beauty." Robert Parker

Das A im Namen des Boggina steht für den ca. 6 Monate in Terracotta-Amphoren à 400-600 Liter ausgebauten Naturwein, der ohne weitere Zugabe von Sulfiten in einer Auflage von gerade mal 1.200 Flaschen abgefüllt wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very perfumed aromas of plum, dried berry, cedar, and flower. Full body, with velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Love the texture and richness to this wine. Fascinating smoky undertone. Amphora gives it a life and energy of its own. No wood." James Suckling

"Bright ruby of pale to medium intensity. Warm, fragrant, almost burnt aromas and real texture and tension. The wine really does taste as though it had little bits of clay dissolved in it – but rather agreeably. Long and vibrant." Jancis Robinson

"Bòggina A originated in 2011, when Sanjust decided to ferment and age a portion of the wine in amphorae. The 2015 Bòggina A is a delicious rendering of unadorned sangiovese, its fresh red-cherry flavors brimming with vibrant acidity. Lean and taut at first, the wine fleshes out with exposure to air, evolving into darker fruit tones tinged with anise and fennel." Wine&Spirits

Bòggina Bianco ist ein äußerst schmackhafter und frischer Trebbiano von ca. 50 Jahre alten Reben. Er entstand aus Luca Sanjusts Begegnung mit Lucien Le Moine (Mounir Souma), einem großen Produzenten im Burgund, der mit Inspiration und Know How maßgeblich zum Gelingen dieses außergewöhnlichen Projekts beigetragen hat. Die Vinifikation erfolgt in französischen Eichenfässern und Tonneaux, die speziell für diesen Wein hergestellt und von Lucien Le Moine ausgewählt wurden. Der Wein bleibt für die gesamte Reifezeit von über 2 Jahren "sur lies" (auf der Hefe), was ihm eine ungemein frische Aromatik und Harmonie gibt. Ein extrem rarer Ausnahme-Weißwein, der gerade mal in Kleinstauflage von 1.000 Flaschen hergestellt wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"Posh oak and lemon nose with notes of hazelnuts. A hint of petrol, which might indicate the very hot year. Viscous lemon and green-apple palate with citric acidity. Tight and linear palate upholstered with ripe lemon fruit. The plentiful oak is well integrated in the lemon-curd aromas on the finish. Lemony lusciousness." Jancis Robinson

"A cellar-worthy expression of Trebbiano Toscano, the 2017 Bòggina B sees extended aging on the lees to create a creamy and generous medium to full-bodied white wine. The Etruscan-named Bòggina opens to a light golden color followed by Mediterranean aromas of stone fruit, apricot and candied orange peel. That sur lie aging contributes to the honey-like fattiness or creaminess of the wine that is played up a notch higher in a hot and dry vintage such as this, which resulted in extra fruit concentration. Trebbiano, with its loose clusters, is harvested immediately before Sangiovese. There are documents that trace the existence of Trebbiano in this part of Tuscany back to the 13th century. In fact, the grape was widely popular back then, and fruit from the vineyards near the Petrolo estate fetched top dollar." Robert Parker

"The 2017 vintage of Luca Sanjust’s Bòggina Bianco one again makes the case that this is one of the best whites of Tuscany. The complex perfumes of white pepper, chalk, flint, pear tart, green apples, white chocolate and smoke are stunning. Then comes an incredibly linear texture that’s so vertical it could cut your mouth in two. Cutting, sweeping acidity makes an indent in the palate, which it expertly fills with praline, almond and nutmeg undertones. Full-bodied and very, very long on the finish with a well-judged play between oxidation and reduction." James Suckling

Campo Lusso, ein Cabernet Sauvignon vom gleichnamigen Weinberg, ist ein weiterer Grand Cru aus dem Hause Petrolo. Die kleine Lage umfasst nur einen halben Hektar unter dem Turm von Galatrona. Die natürliche Terrasse bietet exrem günstige Boden- und Klimabedingungen. Nur etwa 1.300 Flaschen dieses spektakulären Tropfens können pro Jahrgang erzeugt werden. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mineral, mint and blackcurrant aromas and flavors. Full and structured with lots of ripe and racy tannins yet refined and beautiful. Really polished and fine, ending with an attractively long finish. Drink or hold. The magic continues." James Suckling

"A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2013 Campo Lusso is a dark and savory red wine that offers a sophisticated and quiet demeanor. The wine takes a while to open, and once it does, it maintains a certain air of distance, restraint and formality. This characteristic seems to reflect the wine's inner heart and soul. It offers evolved aromas of dried blackberry, cured meat and exotic spice. The finish is dry, linear and direct. This is a very unique expression of the grape that explores the introspective side of the otherwise charming and boisterous Luca Sanjust. I would recommend a few more years of cellar aging." Robert Parker

Campo Lusso, ein Cabernet Sauvignon vom gleichnamigen Weinberg, ist ein weiterer Grand Cru aus dem Hause Petrolo. Die kleine Lage umfasst nur einen halben Hektar unter dem Turm von Galatrona. Die natürliche Terrasse bietet exrem günstige Boden- und Klimabedingungen. Nur etwa 1.300 Flaschen dieses spektakulären Tropfens können pro Jahrgang erzeugt werden. SUPERIORE.DE

"The full-bodied 2016 Campo Lusso is absolutely gorgeous. This is a dark and generous expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that is grounded and centered, but so intense all the while. The bouquet is layered and rich with dark fruit, spice, leather, tar and chocolate. Campo Lusso is a beautiful expression of this French grape from Tuscany. The tannins are velvety and impeccably integrated. First produced in 2004, this wine sees fruit sourced from an isolated vineyard spot located just under the Galatrona tower (at 500 meters above sea level). Farmers referred to this site as the "campo lusso," or luxury site, because of the ideal soil composition of rocky limestone. This vintage takes this beautiful wine a giant step forward in terms of general quality and elegance, and this is due in part to the advancing age of the vines." Robert Parker

Campo Lusso, ein Cabernet Sauvignon vom gleichnamigen Weinberg, ist ein weiterer Grand Cru aus dem Hause Petrolo. Die kleine Lage umfasst nur einen halben Hektar unter dem Turm von Galatrona. Die natürliche Terrasse bietet exrem günstige Boden- und Klimabedingungen. Nur etwa 1.300 Flaschen dieses spektakulären Tropfens können pro Jahrgang erzeugt werden. SUPERIORE.DE

"A cabernet sauvignon with fabulous purity and fineness but a dense center palate with amazing silky tannins. It reminds me of a top Diamond Creek from Napa with its mountain cab style and hot-stone and iodine undertones. It's full-bodied with mindblowing integrity and polish. A wonderful expression of cabernet in central Tuscany. Only 600 bottles made. Try to get some." James Suckling

Galatrona ist ein reinsortiger Merlot der Extraklasse. Schwarz-rotes Rubin im Glas. Im Bouquet schwarze Beeren, feine Holzwürze und etwas Leder. Sehr großzügige Fruchtaromen und extrem vielschichtig am Gaumen gleitet er elegant in die Tiefe, bis er von einem fein gewobenen Tannin aufgefangen wird und in einen langen und finessenreichen Abgang übergeht. Ein Wein, der sich hinter Masseto & Co. nicht verstecken muss, ganz im Gegenteil bildet er für uns seit Jahren die Merlot-Benchmark Italiens. SUPERIORE.DE

"Petrolo is a certified organic grower, and this iconic expression of Merlot from Tuscany has now moved on from IGT status to the Val d'Arno di Sopra appellation. This is big news for an appellation trying to carve out its own identity in the competitive environment of Tuscan wine appellations. There is arguably no wine in this area near Arezzo more celebrated than Galatrona. The Petrolo 2018 Val d'Arno di Sopra Galatrona is a beautifully soft and supple expression with dark fruit, cherry, blackberry, tobacco, spice and smoked cedar wood. The results are balanced and elegant, and this vintage has a beautiful manner in which it presents the intensity and depth of Tuscan Merlot without any of the heaviness or darkness you might anticipate. Everything comes together here with careful precision and wholeness." Robert Parker

"The flagship 2018 Galatrona, is very beautiful. Silky tannins wrap around a core of Merlot fruit. I am struck by how elegant the 2018 is, as Galatrona is so often a wine of impact. Black cherry, chocolate, game, leather, licorice and spice give the 2018 a good bit of nuance. This is an especially understated, refined edition of Galatrona." Vinous

"This is seductive with tons of finesse and layers of liquorice and olive paste with grip and smoked swirls of grilled oak. I love the confidence and complexity of this wine. 2018 had less extreme temperatures than 2017 in this corner of Chianti, and it gives a lilting freshness while still guarding the wild fig and rosemary aromatics that give a sense of place. Overall, a gorgeous wine and an extremely easy bottle to recommend." Decanter

"Aromas of blackberries, black olives, green olive, and violets. It’s really aromatic. Full-bodied, yet so precise and polished with creamy, layered tannins that caress your palate. It’s extremely persistent and goes on for minutes. Really balanced. All about purity and complexity From organically grown grapes. Try after 2023." James Suckling

Das C im Namen des Boggina steht für den ca. 18 Monate im großen Holz und Tonneau ausgebauten Classico: Im Bouquet die ganze Fülle des Sangiovese - Sauerkirsche, Pflaume, vielfältige florale Noten und Gewürze. Die filigranen Gerbstoffe verleihen Eleganz am Gaumen, dazu gesellen sich subtile Nuancen von Minze und Schokolade. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sour cherry, tea and tobacco aromas. Bright, juicy fruit core on a finessed palate with herbal complexity. Good length." Decanter

"A dense and beautiful young sangiovese with dried cherry, orange rind and flowers. Full body, tight and silky with a long and seamless finish. Tannic and structured. A fantastic sangiovese. Aged in cask. No new wood. Give it two to three years to soften." James Suckling

"Sangiovese from the central rows of Petrolo’s Bòggina vineyard ferments in cement tanks and rests in a mix of large French oak casks and tonneaux for 18 months, giving a wine with dark cherry flavors accented by black spice. It feels woodsy and earthy, with lively acidity and a cooling ferrous tone." Wine&Spirits

Das A im Namen des Boggina steht für den ca. 6 Monate in Terracotta-Amphoren à 400-600 Liter ausgebauten Naturwein, der ohne weitere Zugabe von Sulfiten in einer Auflage von gerade mal 1.200 Flaschen abgefüllt wird.

"Very perfumed aromas of plum, dried berry, cedar, and flower. Full body, with velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Love the texture and richness to this wine. Fascinating smoky undertone. Amphora gives it a life and energy of its own. No wood." James Suckling

"Bright ruby of pale to medium intensity. Warm, fragrant, almost burnt aromas and real texture and tension. The wine really does taste as though it had little bits of clay dissolved in it – but rather agreeably. Long and vibrant." Jancis Robinson

"Bòggina A originated in 2011, when Sanjust decided to ferment and age a portion of the wine in amphorae. The 2015 Bòggina A is a delicious rendering of unadorned sangiovese, its fresh red-cherry flavors brimming with vibrant acidity. Lean and taut at first, the wine fleshes out with exposure to air, evolving into darker fruit tones tinged with anise and fennel." Wine&Spirits

Galatrona ist ein ausgeprägt terroirtypischer Merlot. Tiefer, fleischiger Duft nach reifen, dunklen Früchten und feinen Würztönen. Sein kompakter Geschmack und das dichte Tannin zeigen sein enormes Potenzial. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, dunkle Rubin, im Kern fast schwarz. Verführerische Nase, satt nach Brombeeren, Veilchen und Cassis, feine Zedernholzwürze im Hintergrund Kardamom. Im Ansatz und Verlauf sehr saftig, zeigt viel präsente Frucht, wirkt zunächst fast zu geschmeidig, öffnet sich im hinteren Verlauf dann mit viel präsentem, feinmaschigem Tannin, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, ein Wein, von dem man immer mehr möchte!" Falstaff

"Der reinsortige Merlot duftet nach Brombeeren und Veilchen, Gewürzen und Kakao; am Gaumen saftig, mit feinmaschigem Tannin, geschliffen und lang." Vinum

"Galatrona is one of the best Merlots made in Italy (definitely in the top five) and this vintage keeps the banner flying high. The 2015 Galatrona is luscious, soft, soothing and ever-so intense. The wine wraps thickly over the senses and the palate with lasting flavors of dark fruit and spice. Specifically, you get black cherry, pressed blackberry, toasted spice and bitter chocolate or fragrant espresso. The wine shows depth and length, width and soaring heights. It's young now, so put the bottle at the back of your cellar." Robert Parker

"Terrific aromas of violets, roses and raspberries with hints of strawberries and brown sugar. Full body. Phenomenal layers of focused fruit and polished velvety tannins. This is the Galatrona that everyone has been waiting for. It's the vintage that shows depth and power yet wonderful finesse and focus. Best ever. Drink from 2023 but already electrifying." James Suckling

"Ample and voluptuous on the palate, the 2015 Galatrona (Merlot) is terrific. Dark plum, licorice, leather, tobacco, smoke and savory herbs fill out the wine’s frame effortlessly. At times quite powerful while in other moments more restrained, the 2015 offers a super-appealing push and pull of aromas, flavors and textures that is compelling. The 2015 needs time to be at its best, but it is a terrific example of the current style at Petrolo captured at its very best." VINOUS

"Subtle black spice notes weave through flavors of ripe blackberry and plum in this lush, velvety merlot. The wine aged in barriques for 18 months, and shows an elegance and polish, more sedate than Petrolo’s lively Campo Lusso. The fine, densely packed tannins rein in the fruit, requiring several hours of air before layers of tobacco and dark chocolate begin to emerge." Wine&Spirits

Galatrona ist ein reinsortiger Merlot der Extraklasse. Schwarz-rotes Rubin im Glas. Im Bouquet schwarze Beeren, feine Holzwürze und etwas Leder. Sehr großzügige Fruchtaromen und extrem vielschichtig am Gaumen gleitet er elegant in die Tiefe, bis er von einem fein gewobenen Tannin aufgefangen wird und in einen langen und finessenreichen Abgang übergeht. Ein Wein, der sich hinter Masseto & Co. nicht verstecken muss, ganz im Gegenteil bildet er für uns seit Jahren die Merlot-Benchmark Italiens. SUPERIORE.DE

"Petrolo is a certified organic grower, and this iconic expression of Merlot from Tuscany has now moved on from IGT status to the Val d'Arno di Sopra appellation. This is big news for an appellation trying to carve out its own identity in the competitive environment of Tuscan wine appellations. There is arguably no wine in this area near Arezzo more celebrated than Galatrona. The Petrolo 2018 Val d'Arno di Sopra Galatrona is a beautifully soft and supple expression with dark fruit, cherry, blackberry, tobacco, spice and smoked cedar wood. The results are balanced and elegant, and this vintage has a beautiful manner in which it presents the intensity and depth of Tuscan Merlot without any of the heaviness or darkness you might anticipate. Everything comes together here with careful precision and wholeness." Robert Parker

"The flagship 2018 Galatrona, is very beautiful. Silky tannins wrap around a core of Merlot fruit. I am struck by how elegant the 2018 is, as Galatrona is so often a wine of impact. Black cherry, chocolate, game, leather, licorice and spice give the 2018 a good bit of nuance. This is an especially understated, refined edition of Galatrona." Vinous

"This is seductive with tons of finesse and layers of liquorice and olive paste with grip and smoked swirls of grilled oak. I love the confidence and complexity of this wine. 2018 had less extreme temperatures than 2017 in this corner of Chianti, and it gives a lilting freshness while still guarding the wild fig and rosemary aromatics that give a sense of place. Overall, a gorgeous wine and an extremely easy bottle to recommend." Decanter

"Aromas of blackberries, black olives, green olive, and violets. It’s really aromatic. Full-bodied, yet so precise and polished with creamy, layered tannins that caress your palate. It’s extremely persistent and goes on for minutes. Really balanced. All about purity and complexity From organically grown grapes. Try after 2023." James Suckling

Campo Lusso, ein Cabernet Sauvignon vom gleichnamigen Weinberg, ist ein weiterer Grand Cru aus dem Hause Petrolo. Die kleine Lage umfasst nur einen halben Hektar unter dem Turm von Galatrona. Die natürliche Terrasse bietet exrem günstige Boden- und Klimabedingungen. Nur etwa 1.300 Flaschen dieses spektakulären Tropfens können pro Jahrgang erzeugt werden. SUPERIORE.DE

"The full-bodied 2016 Campo Lusso is absolutely gorgeous. This is a dark and generous expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that is grounded and centered, but so intense all the while. The bouquet is layered and rich with dark fruit, spice, leather, tar and chocolate. Campo Lusso is a beautiful expression of this French grape from Tuscany. The tannins are velvety and impeccably integrated. First produced in 2004, this wine sees fruit sourced from an isolated vineyard spot located just under the Galatrona tower (at 500 meters above sea level). Farmers referred to this site as the "campo lusso," or luxury site, because of the ideal soil composition of rocky limestone. This vintage takes this beautiful wine a giant step forward in terms of general quality and elegance, and this is due in part to the advancing age of the vines." Robert Parker