2016 Petrolo Boggina C Valdarno di Sopra

Sangiovese - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 96 WA 94 WS 93
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, June 2018

This is so focused and precise with fantastic depth and beauty. A pure definition of sangiovese. Full-bodied, tight and refined. Yet, full of strength and length. Succulent, too. A single-vineyard wine with soul. Better...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2019

94+ The 2016 Val d'Arno di Sopra Bòggina C is a pure expression of Sangiovese from vines planted in 1952. Give the wine a little time to open in the glass; once it does, it offers a beautiful display of forest fruit...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, April 2019

This vibrant, balanced red is rich, with plum, cherry, iron and tobacco notes. Firms up nicely, suggesting a decade or more of development ahead, ending with a tangy aftertaste of fruit and mineral. Sangiovese. Best from...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

Petrolo winery is owned by 4 generations by the Bazzocchi-Sanjust family. The estate extends over 109 acres, 825 to 1,500 feet above sea level, in an area known for prestigious wines since the Renaissance.

The vineyards are set in Val d'Arno Superiore, among the hills of the "Chianti Colli Aretini," bordering southeastern Chianti Classico. The somewhat loosely packed soil features layers of claystone, shale and limestone.

Petrolo aims to produce wines with character and terroir from Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, with 5,500 plants per hectare, production has been reduced to less than 8,000 cases in order to maximize quality. Hand-harvested and fermented in individual lots using native yeasts, the bulk of production is aged in French barriques, though they do employ the use of large oak casks.

Petrolo produces six dry wines and a Vin Santo, but is best known for the 100% Merlot, Galatrona, and the Cabernet-based Il Torrione.

The 2016 Petrolo Boggina C Valdarno di Sopra is a stunning red wine from Tuscany, Italy that showcases the pure expression of Sangiovese. With a deep red color and a cork closure, this wine exudes elegance and sophistication from the moment it is opened.

On the nose, the Boggina C offers a delightful bouquet of forest fruits, spice, leather, and earthy tones. As the wine opens up in the glass, these aromas become even more pronounced, creating a truly captivating sensory experience. This is a wine that demands attention and rewards those who take the time to appreciate its complexity.

On the palate, the Boggina C is full-bodied, yet incredibly tight and refined. It has a fantastic depth and beauty that is characteristic of a high-quality Sangiovese. The wine is rich and vibrant, with flavors of plum, cherry, iron, and tobacco. As you savor each sip, the wine firms up nicely, suggesting that it has the potential for long-term aging and development.

The critics agree on the exceptional quality of this wine. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it an impressive score of 94+, praising its impeccable balance and elegance. James Suckling also recognized its greatness, giving it a score of 96 and describing it as a pure definition of Sangiovese. Wine Spectator awarded it a score of 93, noting its vibrancy, balance, and potential for aging.

With only 11,000 bottles produced, the 2016 Petrolo Boggina C Valdarno di Sopra is a limited edition wine that exemplifies the best of Italian winemaking. It is a wine with soul, depth, and a long-lasting finish that will leave a lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to experience it. For optimal enjoyment, it is recommended to cellar this wine until 2022, although it can be enjoyed now with the proper decanting. This is a wine that deserves a place in any wine lover's collection.