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2004 Petrolo Il Torrione IGT Sangiovese

Sangiovese: 750ml

$29.99

about this wine:

Torrione is made entirely from pure Sangiovese grapes, both those that come from historic vines of the 70s and ones more recently planted with high density. The yield per plant is notably restricted (max 2.5 lbs per vine plant), allowing a concentration of all the noble components of the grape, fundamental for the full-bodied character of this wine. The maceration on the skins lasts for 14 days. Afterwards, the malolactic fermentation takes place, partly in French barrels of 225 liters and partly in 30 Hl oak barrels. The wine then is aged in French oak barriques, one third new, for approximately 15 months.

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points awarded:
WA 91 WS 93

91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2007

The 2004 Torrione, a dark ruby, opens with suggestions of freshly cut roses, spices and a hint of white truffle. Fresh and vibrant, this medium-bodied 100% Sangiovese offers plenty of fruit with outstanding length and fine tannins on the finish. The 2004 is a more linear expression than the rounder 2003 and will require another year or two in bottle to drink at its finest. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016.


93 points,

Wine Spectator, October 2006

WS Top 100: 2006, Rank: 61 Plenty of blackberry and currant bush aromas. Intense. Full-bodied and very chewy, with ripe tannins and a long, powerful finish. A structured Sangiovese. Like the 2001 or better. Best after 2008. 3,100 cases made. -JS


91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2007

The 2004 Torrione, a dark ruby, opens with suggestions of freshly cut roses, spices and a hint of white truffle. Fresh and vibrant, this medium-bodied 100% Sangiovese offers plenty of fruit with outstanding length and fine tannins on the finish. The 2004 is a more linear expression than the rounder 2003 and will require another year or two in bottle to drink at its finest. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016.


93 points,

Wine Spectator, October 2006

WS Top 100: 2006, Rank: 61 Plenty of blackberry and currant bush aromas. Intense. Full-bodied and very chewy, with ripe tannins and a long, powerful finish. A structured Sangiovese. Like the 2001 or better. Best after 2008. 3,100 cases made. -JS


About Winery

"Proprietor Luca Sanjust and his team craft some of the most beautiful wines in Tuscany at the equally picturesque Petrolo estate. From top to bottom, this is a highly successful set of new releases. Readers who have an opportunity to visit the property should not leave without a few bottles of the estate's delicious olive oil, which is just as outstanding as the wines." Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

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