2011 Petrucci
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Founded by Pasquale Forte in the 1990s in Castiglione d’Orcia. Biodynamically run (and certified) estate consulted by Claude and Lydia Bourguignon. Pruning is overseen by Friulian star consultants Simonit & Sirch. The Sangiovese vineyard is planted to alberello (bushvine) with a density of 6,000-9,000 vines/ha. Bunches are hand-picked and undergo twice a selection. The grapes that make it are manually destemmed but 40% is left uncrushed. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast in tronconic tanks. After fermentation the wines are racked and aged in French tonneaux and barriques for 16 months, followed by two years in bottle. Impenetrable crimson. Perfumed dark-fruit nose that, at this stage, is burdened with quite a lot of new oak, giving its distinct international style. The fruit is intense and ripe on the palate while retaining its freshness, but the oak demands a little bit too much of the attention on the finish. Could be a little more transparent and original. Ready now. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Layered and exquisitely balanced in the glass, the 2011 Petrucci graces the palate with fine, silky fruit and exceptional balance. Naturally the 2011 doesn’t have the freshness or structure of years such as 2010, but in exchange it will drink well pretty much right out of the gate. Dark red and black fruit, smoke and tobacco are some of the many notes that inform the soft, caressing finish.
The 2011 Petrucci is one of the stars of the vintage. Sweet spices, cinnamon, crushed flowers and racy red berries inform this super-sexy, racy, layered Sangiovese. Seamless and voluptuous in the style of the year, the 2011 caresses the palate from start to finish. This is another drop-dead gorgeous wine endowed with stunning textural beauty and pure personality.