Galatrona
Owned by the Bazzochi family since the 40’s, the Petrolo estate is located in DOC Val d’Arno di Sopra between 250 and 450m altitude on the south-east boarders of the Chianti hills in Italy.
Galatrona
- Most awarded wine of the estate : +92 points Wine Advocate over the past 7 years
- Sustainable farming since 2004 and official Organic Certification obtained from harvest 2016
- Rich soil ecosystem
Vineyard
10 ha of clay, shale, marl and sandstones.
Age of the vines | 25 years |
Grape variety | 100% Merlot |
Harvest | Hand-picked in crates and second selection on sorting table |
Vinification | In concrete tanks. Soft and frequent hand-made pumpings. Long lasting maceration. |
Ageing | 18 months in oak barrels, 1/3 new |
Vineyard
10 ha of clay, shale, marl and sandstones.
Age of the vines | 25 years |
Grape variety | 100% Merlot |
Harvest | Hand-picked in crates and second selection on sorting table |
Vinification | In concrete tanks. Soft and frequent hand-made pumpings. Long lasting maceration. |
Ageing | 18 months in oak barrels, 1/3 new |