In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Petrolo Torrione, Toscana IGT, Super-Tuscans, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 91/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2017+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Monica Larner (ML) — 90/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/10/2017 · Drink 2017-2024
On the ripe and sweet side, the 2015 Val d'Arno di Sopra Torrione is a terrific, easy-drinking red wine made near Arezzo in Tuscany. The bouquet is soft and sunny with red fruit aromas, cherry and creme de cassis. The wine offers a mid-weight finish with bright acidity that is characteristic of Sangiovese. This wine is, in fact, mostly Sangiovese with smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.…
James Suckling (JS) — 94/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 29/08/2017 · Drink 2019+
Lovely aromas of sweet fruit, flowers such as violets and black olives. Sandalwood undertones. Full body and extremely fine tannins. Persistent and sexy. Shows such intensity and finesse. Drink in 2019.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 91/100 · Vinous, 01/02/2019 · Drink 2019-2026
Petrolo's Torrione is quite pretty and gracious in 2016. Aromatically expressive and pliant, this Sangiovese-based entry-level offering has a lot to offer. Dollops of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon round out this juicy Sangiovese-based blend.