Italy
Italy, known as the "Land of Wine," is celebrated for its exquisite range of fine wines. With a winemaking history dating back thousands of years and a diverse array of terroirs, Italy offers a remarkable collection of wines that delight the senses and captivate wine enthusiasts worldwide.
In Tuscany, famous vineyards like Antinori, Marchesi di Frescobaldi, and Tenuta San Guido have become synonymous with excellence. Wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello showcase the region's mastery in crafting complex, age-worthy, and expressive wines. Piedmont is home to legendary vineyards like Gaja, Vietti, and Marchesi di Barolo. The region's iconic wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, epitomize power, elegance, and longevity. These wines boast flavors of red fruit, floral notes, earthy undertones, and firm tannins. Veneto, renowned for its sparkling Prosecco wines, is also famous for Amarone della Valpolicella. Vineyards like Allegrini and Quintarelli produce exceptional Amarone wines with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, spices, and a velvety texture. Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, offers a different yet captivating expression of Italian wines. Vineyards like Planeta, Donnafugata, and Tasca d'Almerita craft remarkable wines from indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. These wines exhibit intense fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a unique volcanic minerality.
These are just a few examples of the renowned vineyards and wines Italy has to offer. From the northern regions of Piedmont and Veneto to the central regions of Tuscany and Umbria, and down to the southern regions of Sicily and Puglia, Italy's wine regions are a treasure trove of exceptional wines. Experience the allure of Italian wines and immerse yourself in the rich history, diverse terroirs, and passionate winemaking that define the Italian wine scene. Whether you're sipping a prestigious Barolo, a refined Brunello di Montalcino, a refreshing Prosecco, or a bold Nero d'Avola, Italian wines promise a journey of flavors and a celebration of Italy's winemaking heritage.
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(6x75cl) 2018Vinous (94)
The 2018 Barbaresco Vanotu is the most potent of the Pelissero Barbarescos. Plush, deep and layered in the glass, it offers up generous dark fruit, mocha, spice, licorice, plum and sweet French oak. This is an especially bold, sumptuous Barbaresco. Give it a few years in bottle to come together.Inc. GSTSG$784.15 -
(1x75cl) 2015The Pelissero Langhe Long Now 2015 epitomises the artistry of Langhe’s esteemed terroir. Crafted by the venerable Pelissero family, renowned for their commitment to biodynamic viticulture, this vintage is predominantly Nebbiolo, meticulously handpicked from select vineyards nestled in the heart of Piedmont. Fermented in traditional oak barrels, the wine undergoes an extended maceration, enhancing its complex bouquet of red cherries, truffles, and subtle earthiness. Aged for 36 months, including 24 months in French oak, the Long Now 2015 exhibits a harmonious balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, promising exceptional ageing potential. Its elegant structure and nuanced flavours reflect Pelissero’s dedication to sustainability and excellence, making it a quintessential choice for discerning connoisseurs seeking the authentic expression of Langhe’s prestigious appellation.
Inc. GSTSG$179.74 -
Experience the charm of refined Italian viniculture with the Perano Chianti Classico 2019. This is a classically structured, meticulously handcrafted vintage wine from the hallowed vineyards of Perano, nestled in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Made by the esteemed Frescobaldi family– a legacy spanning over 700 years and 30 generations-in their pursuit of perfection, the Perano Chianti Classico 2019 undergoes meticulous ageing in oak barrels to mature its complex, exuberant profile.
Savour the fragrant bouquet of red fruits intermingled with accents of spices and forest floor, building into a harmonious and well-balanced palate with an enduring finish. This full-bodied, elegant wine pairs ideally with hearty Italian dishes, accenting flavours with every sip. Unique soil characteristics and a favourable climate contribute to its distinctive attributes, creating a truly bespoke wine experience. Embrace the quintessence of fine Italian wine with Perano Chianti Classico 2019.
Inc. GSTSG$366.68 -
Decanter (95)
From Gaiole, with free-draining soils, the land has formed a natural amphitheatre with southwest-facing slopes at 500m. The 2016 vintage produced intensely aromatic, structured wines. After hand-harvesting, the wine was fermented in stainless steel with regular breaking of the cap, before being transferred to Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months. Aldo Fiordelli: Dense on the palate with silky ripe tannins, cherry fruit and a concentration of darker fruit, along with perfectly integrated structure. A great wine, with great potential. Andrew Jefford: Sweet and elegant aromas: fine leather, fresh red fruits, bay leaf, underbrush, a hint of fungi porcini – everything you hope for, quietly expressed. Intense and vibrant: a super wine. More dominated by its acidity than many, but that acidity is singingly bright and packed with fruit flavour. The tannins are like silk rope: smooth yet ample and gathered. Very beautiful and engaging, long, concentrated and intense. Monty Waldin: Clear, precise ripe red fruit, lovely balance and compactness to this. Drinking Window 2020 - 2028Inc. GSTSG$475.70 -
Vinous (89)
The 2017 Bòggina A (Bògginanfora) is an exotic, beguiling wine. Blood orange, white pepper, dried flowers and chalk lend complexity to a core of bright red Sangiovese fruit. Powerful and resonant in the glass, with terrific grip, the 2017 has plenty of character.Inc. GSTSG$161.21 -
James Suckling (98)
Lots of lemon curd and wax with mustard-flower undertones. Turns to Brazilian lime. Hints of fresh bay leaf, too. Full-bodied, tangy and beautiful. Really long and delicious. Peanuts and white sesame seeds. Superb. Unique and very Tuscan. From organically grown grapes.Inc. GSTSG$426.71 -
James Suckling (98)
This is fresh and perfumed with notes of beeswax, spicy herbs and orange blossom. Nuts. Honey blossom. Beautiful fruit with savory undertones and wet stone minerality. Full-bodied, so persistent and complex with depth to the fruit and stunning acidity. The finish is long and linear, changing from mineral to a steely character at the very end. Beautiful as always. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.Inc. GSTSG$386.43 -
Inc. GSTSG$334.06 -
Vinous (96)
The 2018 Bòggina C (Bòggina Classico) is another superb wine from Petrolo. Here, Sangiovese is aged in oak, which gives the wine more mid-palate depth and broader shoulders, which, frankly, the wine seems to benefit from. Dark cherry, licorice, leather, spice and menthol build as the 2018 shows everything its got. Impressive.Inc. GSTSG$388.54 -
James Suckling (95)
This is so perfumed and beautiful, with brightness and aromatic complexity. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a long, persistent finish. Tangy and vivid. Orange-peel undertones. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.Inc. GSTSG$537.85 -
James Suckling (96)
Extremely perfumed aromas of blackcurrants and fresh lavender follow through to a full body with a very tight palate of dark fruit and finely textured yet chewy tannins. It’s rather subdued, but shows character and intensity. Give this at least four or five years to open. Try after 2025 and onwards.Inc. GSTSG$686.73 -
(1x150cl) 2001Vinous (96+)
Good full, bright ruby. Fresh aromas of raspberry, minerals, mocha, noble herbs and crushed violet. Bright, mineral and hugely concentrated, but with harmonious acidity providing focus and energy, this very refined Galatrona offers an almost magically light touch to the silky tannins. Less powerful and rich than the 2004 or the 2007, but this showcases rare balance and energy here.Inc. GSTSG$566.60 -
(1x75cl) 2001Vinous (96+)
Good full, bright ruby. Fresh aromas of raspberry, minerals, mocha, noble herbs and crushed violet. Bright, mineral and hugely concentrated, but with harmonious acidity providing focus and energy, this very refined Galatrona offers an almost magically light touch to the silky tannins. Less powerful and rich than the 2004 or the 2007, but this showcases rare balance and energy here.Inc. GSTSG$292.02 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2003 Galatrona opens with a huge super-ripe nose. It is a big, plump effort packed with ripe red fruit, chocolate, tar, leather and scorched earth notes on an expansive, sumptuous frame. Today it does not appear to be built for the long haul and my impression is that it will offer its best drinking relatively early. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015.Inc. GSTSG$1,274.65 -
(6x150cl) 2004Wine Advocate (97)
Stylistically speaking, the 2004 Galatrona is impeccable. This stunning Merlot ushers forth a soft and velvety side that accompanies the wine over the senses, from nose to mouth. The oak element is beautifully integrated with sweet tannins and firm structure. The wine is built on solid foundations that give way to multiple layers of fruit and spice that build in soaring intensity and importance. If you have a bottle of this wine in your cellar, you may consider pulling it out soon. This wine is drinking beautifully at the moment and should continue to do so within the next decade.Inc. GSTSG$3,216.46 -
(1x300cl) 2006Wine Enthusiast (95)
With its extraordinary texture, bright personality and complex medley of aromas, this is a lovely Merlot. The aromatic layers here include red cherry, earthy tones, exotic spice and cinnamon. The mouthfeel is smooth and gorgeous with delicious softness and opulent richness. Drink after 2015.Inc. GSTSG$1,104.13 -
(1x150cl) 2007Wine Enthusiast (98)
Galatrona is an opulent, gorgeous wine (from the excellent 2007) vintage that shows the very best of Merlot in Italy. Thanks to a unique growing climate located between Florence, Siena and Arezzo, as well as extremely low vineyard yields, the wine feels soft and velvety and imparts long-lasting flavors of black cherry, lively spice, tobacco and cigar box. The true beauty of Galatrona is that it shows all the passion and enthusiasm of its very talented winemaker.Inc. GSTSG$568.04 -
Vinous (94+)
Very complex and perfumed aromas of black cherry, violet, black tea and minerals. Also complex and perfumed on the palate, with savory blackberry, black pepper and spice flavors showing multilayered depth and a bright mineral overlay. Finishes bright and long, with a fine dusting of noble tannins and a lovely light touch. A lighter styled Galatrona, but a knockout wine.Inc. GSTSG$901.91 -
Vinous (95)
Petrolo's 2011 Galatrona is just as impressive this year as it was last year. A vivid, voluptuous wine, the 2011 literally jumps from the glass, showing superb intensity, power and depth. Mocha, black cherries, smoke, tobacco and leather are some of the many notes that inform this drop-dead gorgeous, extroverted Galatrona. The style is overt and unabashedly ripe, but all the elements are in the right place. Galatrona fans will adore the 2011. What a gorgeous wine this is.Inc. GSTSG$365.67 -
Vinous (95)
Petrolo's 2011 Galatrona is just as impressive this year as it was last year. A vivid, voluptuous wine, the 2011 literally jumps from the glass, showing superb intensity, power and depth. Mocha, black cherries, smoke, tobacco and leather are some of the many notes that inform this drop-dead gorgeous, extroverted Galatrona. The style is overt and unabashedly ripe, but all the elements are in the right place. Galatrona fans will adore the 2011. What a gorgeous wine this is.Inc. GSTSG$835.99 -
(1x600cl) 2011
Vinous (95)
Petrolo's 2011 Galatrona is just as impressive this year as it was last year. A vivid, voluptuous wine, the 2011 literally jumps from the glass, showing superb intensity, power and depth. Mocha, black cherries, smoke, tobacco and leather are some of the many notes that inform this drop-dead gorgeous, extroverted Galatrona. The style is overt and unabashedly ripe, but all the elements are in the right place. Galatrona fans will adore the 2011. What a gorgeous wine this is.Inc. GSTSG$1,546.62 -
Vinous (95)
Petrolo's 2011 Galatrona is just as impressive this year as it was last year. A vivid, voluptuous wine, the 2011 literally jumps from the glass, showing superb intensity, power and depth. Mocha, black cherries, smoke, tobacco and leather are some of the many notes that inform this drop-dead gorgeous, extroverted Galatrona. The style is overt and unabashedly ripe, but all the elements are in the right place. Galatrona fans will adore the 2011. What a gorgeous wine this is.Inc. GSTSG$741.68 -
James Suckling (96)
Very racy and refined with bright acidity and a blueberry and dark-chocolate character. Love the interplay of acidity and ripe fruit. Minerals and dark fruits, too. Very Pomerol. Pure merlot.Inc. GSTSG$1,009.82 -
(1x600cl) 2013James Suckling (98)
The violets and blackberries show wonderfully on the nose here, yet this remains subtle and complete with hints of walnuts. Full body, ultra-fine and firm tannins and a beautiful fruit and mineral undertone. Tight and substantial. So layered. Another example of finesse and beauty here with this pure merlot. Better in 2018.Inc. GSTSG$1,334.07 -
James Suckling (98)
The violets and blackberries show wonderfully on the nose here, yet this remains subtle and complete with hints of walnuts. Full body, ultra-fine and firm tannins and a beautiful fruit and mineral undertone. Tight and substantial. So layered. Another example of finesse and beauty here with this pure merlot. Better in 2018.Inc. GSTSG$643.58 -
(1x300cl) 2014James Suckling (95)
The polish and fine texture to this 2014 is impressive with blueberry, dark chocolate and light walnut aromas and flavors. Medium body, integrated tannins and a long, refined finish. Serious sense for the vintage. Better in 2017.Inc. GSTSG$587.47 -
James Suckling (99)
Terrific aromas of violets, roses and raspberries with hints of strawberries and brown sugar. Full body. Phenomenal layers of focused fruit and polished velvety tannins. This is the Galatrona that everyone has been waiting for. It's the vintage that shows depth and power yet wonderful finesse and focus. Best ever. Drink from 2023 but already electrifying.Inc. GSTSG$707.93 -
Wine Advocate (98)
This is the flagship wine from Luca Sanjust's Petrolo estate located not too far from Arezzo in the Valdarno area of eastern Tuscany. The 2016 Galatrona is indeed a masterpiece to behold. This wine offers thick layering and deep intensity with aromas that offer an incredible range, starting off with luscious dark chocolate on one side and ending with fragrant white truffle on the far end of its long aromatic trajectory. You get plummy fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and tilled earth packed tight in between. This full-bodied Merlot is softly textured and succulent with long-lasting flavor intensity on the close. Petrolo's Merlot is planted in a ten-hectare parcel distinguished by thick clay soils. I have been watching Galatrona's evolution for years and have tasted the wine on occasion in various vertical tastings. This is my favorite vintage made thus far.Inc. GSTSG$412.54 -
Wine Advocate (98)
This is the flagship wine from Luca Sanjust's Petrolo estate located not too far from Arezzo in the Valdarno area of eastern Tuscany. The 2016 Galatrona is indeed a masterpiece to behold. This wine offers thick layering and deep intensity with aromas that offer an incredible range, starting off with luscious dark chocolate on one side and ending with fragrant white truffle on the far end of its long aromatic trajectory. You get plummy fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and tilled earth packed tight in between. This full-bodied Merlot is softly textured and succulent with long-lasting flavor intensity on the close. Petrolo's Merlot is planted in a ten-hectare parcel distinguished by thick clay soils. I have been watching Galatrona's evolution for years and have tasted the wine on occasion in various vertical tastings. This is my favorite vintage made thus far.Inc. GSTSG$1,125.88 -
Wine Advocate (98)
This is the flagship wine from Luca Sanjust's Petrolo estate located not too far from Arezzo in the Valdarno area of eastern Tuscany. The 2016 Galatrona is indeed a masterpiece to behold. This wine offers thick layering and deep intensity with aromas that offer an incredible range, starting off with luscious dark chocolate on one side and ending with fragrant white truffle on the far end of its long aromatic trajectory. You get plummy fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and tilled earth packed tight in between. This full-bodied Merlot is softly textured and succulent with long-lasting flavor intensity on the close. Petrolo's Merlot is planted in a ten-hectare parcel distinguished by thick clay soils. I have been watching Galatrona's evolution for years and have tasted the wine on occasion in various vertical tastings. This is my favorite vintage made thus far.Inc. GSTSG$703.53
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(6x75cl) 2018
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Barbaresco Vanotu is the most potent of the Pelissero Barbarescos. Plush, deep and layered in the glass, it offers up generous dark fruit, mocha, spice, licorice, plum and sweet French oak. This is an especially bold, sumptuous Barbaresco. Give it a few years in bottle to come together.In BondSG$660.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
The Pelissero Langhe Long Now 2015 epitomises the artistry of Langhe’s esteemed terroir. Crafted by the venerable Pelissero family, renowned for their commitment to biodynamic viticulture, this vintage is predominantly Nebbiolo, meticulously handpicked from select vineyards nestled in the heart of Piedmont. Fermented in traditional oak barrels, the wine undergoes an extended maceration, enhancing its complex bouquet of red cherries, truffles, and subtle earthiness. Aged for 36 months, including 24 months in French oak, the Long Now 2015 exhibits a harmonious balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, promising exceptional ageing potential. Its elegant structure and nuanced flavours reflect Pelissero’s dedication to sustainability and excellence, making it a quintessential choice for discerning connoisseurs seeking the authentic expression of Langhe’s prestigious appellation.
In BondSG$155.00 -
Experience the charm of refined Italian viniculture with the Perano Chianti Classico 2019. This is a classically structured, meticulously handcrafted vintage wine from the hallowed vineyards of Perano, nestled in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Made by the esteemed Frescobaldi family– a legacy spanning over 700 years and 30 generations-in their pursuit of perfection, the Perano Chianti Classico 2019 undergoes meticulous ageing in oak barrels to mature its complex, exuberant profile.
Savour the fragrant bouquet of red fruits intermingled with accents of spices and forest floor, building into a harmonious and well-balanced palate with an enduring finish. This full-bodied, elegant wine pairs ideally with hearty Italian dishes, accenting flavours with every sip. Unique soil characteristics and a favourable climate contribute to its distinctive attributes, creating a truly bespoke wine experience. Embrace the quintessence of fine Italian wine with Perano Chianti Classico 2019.
In BondSG$277.00 -
Decanter (95)
From Gaiole, with free-draining soils, the land has formed a natural amphitheatre with southwest-facing slopes at 500m. The 2016 vintage produced intensely aromatic, structured wines. After hand-harvesting, the wine was fermented in stainless steel with regular breaking of the cap, before being transferred to Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months. Aldo Fiordelli: Dense on the palate with silky ripe tannins, cherry fruit and a concentration of darker fruit, along with perfectly integrated structure. A great wine, with great potential. Andrew Jefford: Sweet and elegant aromas: fine leather, fresh red fruits, bay leaf, underbrush, a hint of fungi porcini – everything you hope for, quietly expressed. Intense and vibrant: a super wine. More dominated by its acidity than many, but that acidity is singingly bright and packed with fruit flavour. The tannins are like silk rope: smooth yet ample and gathered. Very beautiful and engaging, long, concentrated and intense. Monty Waldin: Clear, precise ripe red fruit, lovely balance and compactness to this. Drinking Window 2020 - 2028In BondSG$379.00 -
Vinous (89)
The 2017 Bòggina A (Bògginanfora) is an exotic, beguiling wine. Blood orange, white pepper, dried flowers and chalk lend complexity to a core of bright red Sangiovese fruit. Powerful and resonant in the glass, with terrific grip, the 2017 has plenty of character.In BondSG$138.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Lots of lemon curd and wax with mustard-flower undertones. Turns to Brazilian lime. Hints of fresh bay leaf, too. Full-bodied, tangy and beautiful. Really long and delicious. Peanuts and white sesame seeds. Superb. Unique and very Tuscan. From organically grown grapes.In BondSG$340.00 -
James Suckling (98)
This is fresh and perfumed with notes of beeswax, spicy herbs and orange blossom. Nuts. Honey blossom. Beautiful fruit with savory undertones and wet stone minerality. Full-bodied, so persistent and complex with depth to the fruit and stunning acidity. The finish is long and linear, changing from mineral to a steely character at the very end. Beautiful as always. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.In BondSG$307.00 -
In BondSG$255.00
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Vinous (96)
The 2018 Bòggina C (Bòggina Classico) is another superb wine from Petrolo. Here, Sangiovese is aged in oak, which gives the wine more mid-palate depth and broader shoulders, which, frankly, the wine seems to benefit from. Dark cherry, licorice, leather, spice and menthol build as the 2018 shows everything its got. Impressive.In BondSG$303.00 -
James Suckling (95)
This is so perfumed and beautiful, with brightness and aromatic complexity. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a long, persistent finish. Tangy and vivid. Orange-peel undertones. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.In BondSG$438.00 -
James Suckling (96)
Extremely perfumed aromas of blackcurrants and fresh lavender follow through to a full body with a very tight palate of dark fruit and finely textured yet chewy tannins. It’s rather subdued, but shows character and intensity. Give this at least four or five years to open. Try after 2025 and onwards.In BondSG$578.00 -
(1x150cl) 2001
Vinous (96+)
Good full, bright ruby. Fresh aromas of raspberry, minerals, mocha, noble herbs and crushed violet. Bright, mineral and hugely concentrated, but with harmonious acidity providing focus and energy, this very refined Galatrona offers an almost magically light touch to the silky tannins. Less powerful and rich than the 2004 or the 2007, but this showcases rare balance and energy here.In BondSG$502.00 -
(1x75cl) 2001
Vinous (96+)
Good full, bright ruby. Fresh aromas of raspberry, minerals, mocha, noble herbs and crushed violet. Bright, mineral and hugely concentrated, but with harmonious acidity providing focus and energy, this very refined Galatrona offers an almost magically light touch to the silky tannins. Less powerful and rich than the 2004 or the 2007, but this showcases rare balance and energy here.In BondSG$259.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2003 Galatrona opens with a huge super-ripe nose. It is a big, plump effort packed with ripe red fruit, chocolate, tar, leather and scorched earth notes on an expansive, sumptuous frame. Today it does not appear to be built for the long haul and my impression is that it will offer its best drinking relatively early. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015.In BondSG$1,110.00 -
(6x150cl) 2004
Wine Advocate (97)
Stylistically speaking, the 2004 Galatrona is impeccable. This stunning Merlot ushers forth a soft and velvety side that accompanies the wine over the senses, from nose to mouth. The oak element is beautifully integrated with sweet tannins and firm structure. The wine is built on solid foundations that give way to multiple layers of fruit and spice that build in soaring intensity and importance. If you have a bottle of this wine in your cellar, you may consider pulling it out soon. This wine is drinking beautifully at the moment and should continue to do so within the next decade.In BondSG$2,840.00 -
(1x300cl) 2006
Wine Enthusiast (95)
With its extraordinary texture, bright personality and complex medley of aromas, this is a lovely Merlot. The aromatic layers here include red cherry, earthy tones, exotic spice and cinnamon. The mouthfeel is smooth and gorgeous with delicious softness and opulent richness. Drink after 2015.In BondSG$976.00 -
(1x150cl) 2007
Wine Enthusiast (98)
Galatrona is an opulent, gorgeous wine (from the excellent 2007) vintage that shows the very best of Merlot in Italy. Thanks to a unique growing climate located between Florence, Siena and Arezzo, as well as extremely low vineyard yields, the wine feels soft and velvety and imparts long-lasting flavors of black cherry, lively spice, tobacco and cigar box. The true beauty of Galatrona is that it shows all the passion and enthusiasm of its very talented winemaker.In BondSG$502.00 -
Vinous (94+)
Very complex and perfumed aromas of black cherry, violet, black tea and minerals. Also complex and perfumed on the palate, with savory blackberry, black pepper and spice flavors showing multilayered depth and a bright mineral overlay. Finishes bright and long, with a fine dusting of noble tannins and a lovely light touch. A lighter styled Galatrona, but a knockout wine.In BondSG$772.00 -
Vinous (95)
Petrolo's 2011 Galatrona is just as impressive this year as it was last year. A vivid, voluptuous wine, the 2011 literally jumps from the glass, showing superb intensity, power and depth. Mocha, black cherries, smoke, tobacco and leather are some of the many notes that inform this drop-dead gorgeous, extroverted Galatrona. The style is overt and unabashedly ripe, but all the elements are in the right place. Galatrona fans will adore the 2011. What a gorgeous wine this is.In BondSG$317.00 -
Vinous (95)
Petrolo's 2011 Galatrona is just as impressive this year as it was last year. A vivid, voluptuous wine, the 2011 literally jumps from the glass, showing superb intensity, power and depth. Mocha, black cherries, smoke, tobacco and leather are some of the many notes that inform this drop-dead gorgeous, extroverted Galatrona. The style is overt and unabashedly ripe, but all the elements are in the right place. Galatrona fans will adore the 2011. What a gorgeous wine this is.In BondSG$730.00 -
(1x600cl) 2011
Vinous (95)
Petrolo's 2011 Galatrona is just as impressive this year as it was last year. A vivid, voluptuous wine, the 2011 literally jumps from the glass, showing superb intensity, power and depth. Mocha, black cherries, smoke, tobacco and leather are some of the many notes that inform this drop-dead gorgeous, extroverted Galatrona. The style is overt and unabashedly ripe, but all the elements are in the right place. Galatrona fans will adore the 2011. What a gorgeous wine this is.In BondSG$1,345.00 -
Vinous (95)
Petrolo's 2011 Galatrona is just as impressive this year as it was last year. A vivid, voluptuous wine, the 2011 literally jumps from the glass, showing superb intensity, power and depth. Mocha, black cherries, smoke, tobacco and leather are some of the many notes that inform this drop-dead gorgeous, extroverted Galatrona. The style is overt and unabashedly ripe, but all the elements are in the right place. Galatrona fans will adore the 2011. What a gorgeous wine this is.In BondSG$625.00 -
James Suckling (96)
Very racy and refined with bright acidity and a blueberry and dark-chocolate character. Love the interplay of acidity and ripe fruit. Minerals and dark fruits, too. Very Pomerol. Pure merlot.In BondSG$871.00 -
(1x600cl) 2013
James Suckling (98)
The violets and blackberries show wonderfully on the nose here, yet this remains subtle and complete with hints of walnuts. Full body, ultra-fine and firm tannins and a beautiful fruit and mineral undertone. Tight and substantial. So layered. Another example of finesse and beauty here with this pure merlot. Better in 2018.In BondSG$1,150.00 -
James Suckling (98)
The violets and blackberries show wonderfully on the nose here, yet this remains subtle and complete with hints of walnuts. Full body, ultra-fine and firm tannins and a beautiful fruit and mineral undertone. Tight and substantial. So layered. Another example of finesse and beauty here with this pure merlot. Better in 2018.In BondSG$535.00 -
(1x300cl) 2014
James Suckling (95)
The polish and fine texture to this 2014 is impressive with blueberry, dark chocolate and light walnut aromas and flavors. Medium body, integrated tannins and a long, refined finish. Serious sense for the vintage. Better in 2017.In BondSG$502.00 -
James Suckling (99)
Terrific aromas of violets, roses and raspberries with hints of strawberries and brown sugar. Full body. Phenomenal layers of focused fruit and polished velvety tannins. This is the Galatrona that everyone has been waiting for. It's the vintage that shows depth and power yet wonderful finesse and focus. Best ever. Drink from 2023 but already electrifying.In BondSG$598.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
This is the flagship wine from Luca Sanjust's Petrolo estate located not too far from Arezzo in the Valdarno area of eastern Tuscany. The 2016 Galatrona is indeed a masterpiece to behold. This wine offers thick layering and deep intensity with aromas that offer an incredible range, starting off with luscious dark chocolate on one side and ending with fragrant white truffle on the far end of its long aromatic trajectory. You get plummy fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and tilled earth packed tight in between. This full-bodied Merlot is softly textured and succulent with long-lasting flavor intensity on the close. Petrolo's Merlot is planted in a ten-hectare parcel distinguished by thick clay soils. I have been watching Galatrona's evolution for years and have tasted the wine on occasion in various vertical tastings. This is my favorite vintage made thus far.In BondSG$360.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
This is the flagship wine from Luca Sanjust's Petrolo estate located not too far from Arezzo in the Valdarno area of eastern Tuscany. The 2016 Galatrona is indeed a masterpiece to behold. This wine offers thick layering and deep intensity with aromas that offer an incredible range, starting off with luscious dark chocolate on one side and ending with fragrant white truffle on the far end of its long aromatic trajectory. You get plummy fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and tilled earth packed tight in between. This full-bodied Merlot is softly textured and succulent with long-lasting flavor intensity on the close. Petrolo's Merlot is planted in a ten-hectare parcel distinguished by thick clay soils. I have been watching Galatrona's evolution for years and have tasted the wine on occasion in various vertical tastings. This is my favorite vintage made thus far.In BondSG$959.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
This is the flagship wine from Luca Sanjust's Petrolo estate located not too far from Arezzo in the Valdarno area of eastern Tuscany. The 2016 Galatrona is indeed a masterpiece to behold. This wine offers thick layering and deep intensity with aromas that offer an incredible range, starting off with luscious dark chocolate on one side and ending with fragrant white truffle on the far end of its long aromatic trajectory. You get plummy fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and tilled earth packed tight in between. This full-bodied Merlot is softly textured and succulent with long-lasting flavor intensity on the close. Petrolo's Merlot is planted in a ten-hectare parcel distinguished by thick clay soils. I have been watching Galatrona's evolution for years and have tasted the wine on occasion in various vertical tastings. This is my favorite vintage made thus far.In BondSG$590.00
