Fattoria Petrolo
Galatrona Merlot
I don't care what Sideways said, I love Merlot. Right Bank at heart. And it's done well in Tuscany too (hello, Masseto). Petrolo's top wine Galatrona from 2012 is a ripe Merlot. Mocha, cherries and spice come together deliciously. We enjoyed this wine at a terrific Japanese steakhouse in Williamsburg called Salt + Charcoal. Fatty, salty, juicy red meat with a big Merlot... kampai! indeed.
I don't care what Sideways said, I love Merlot. Right Bank at heart. And it's done well in Tuscany too (hello, Masseto). Petrolo's top wine Galatrona from 2012 is a ripe Merlot. Mocha, cherries and spice come together deliciously. We enjoyed this wine at a terrific Japanese steakhouse in Williamsburg called Salt + Charcoal. Fatty, salty, juicy red meat with a big Merlot... kampai! indeed.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2018Tastes inky and has a sharp bite at finish. Very ripe and fruity. Missing more complexity and depth.
Tastes inky and has a sharp bite at finish. Very ripe and fruity. Missing more complexity and depth.
May 11th, 2020Smooth and delicious. Need some more time to develop
Smooth and delicious. Need some more time to develop
Feb 9th, 2018Not showing a Lot right now. Tight on the palate, with hopefully more structure Coming with age. Medium finish with dry tannins
Not showing a Lot right now. Tight on the palate, with hopefully more structure Coming with age. Medium finish with dry tannins
Dec 3rd, 2015Too young. but big future. straight merlot, elegant not fat, but strong.
Too young. but big future. straight merlot, elegant not fat, but strong.
Aug 1st, 2015