Fattoria Petrolo Torrione Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2015

Bob McDonald

See notes from 33 weeks ago. Still the same. Lacking fruit density on the middle palate. Sangiovese is prominent in the blend. Finishes with firm dry tannins and some astringency. As I said last time - Nothing to write home about. Drank the 3rd and final bottle 52 weeks later on 28th September 2024. There was another Delectable note 85 weeks ago. Not a wine I was particularly thrilled with. This 3rd tasting showed a little better. 90 points. Still needs more mid palate fruit which it won’t get with cellaring.

Bob McDonald

Mid to dark crimson in colour. Aromatics of dried cherry - quite savoury. These notes carry through to the medium weight palate finishing with some bitterness and astringency. 80%Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot designed to soften that under ripe Sangiovese fruit - doesn’t quite do the job. This wine needs food like a strong cheese. Nothing to write home about.

Nicole Primeau

80% Sangiovese, 15%merlot, 5% cab

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

A lovely version of this great Q/P ratio Tuscan blend. Drinking well already and if you can source it at a good price, get a case a follow its evolution over the next 4-6 years.

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

91+

Sonia Ross

Trevor’s birthday wine, ideal with bistecca fiorentina.

Norman Gennaro

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