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.

Mestrezat : Galatrona

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