2011 Petrolo Galatrona Boggina
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The 2011 Boggina (Sangiovese) jumps from the glass with an enticing melange of dark raspberries, pomegranates, licorice, menthol, smoke and melted road tar. This powerful, structured Sangiovese finishes with substantial depth. At the same time, there is no excess weight or heaviness. The style is decidedly full-bodied and brooding, but it works. Tasting the regular Boggina next to the Anfora version, it pretty clear that the normal (non-amphora) version is more interesting and distinctive.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2011 Boggina sees fruit sourced from the same single-vineyard, only this expression sees 12 days of maceration and 14 moths of barrel aging (both tonneaux and botte). This is a radically different wine that shows precision and dark focus. The BogginAnfora feels fuzzy and foggy in comparison with a broader aromatic presentation, although both wines offer considerable charm. Here, the aromas are delivered straight to your senses with power and determination. The mouthfeel is richly layered with sweet cherry and spice. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028. Luca Sanjust has embarked on a whole slew of new projects at his beautiful estate located in the southeast part of Chianti, near the Chianti Classico boarder. His first priority is returning to a cru-specific philosophy. He sees his top wine, for example, less as an expression of Merlot than an expression of the Galatrona single-vineyard. The Boggina site is planted to Sangiovese, and Luca explains that this spectacular vineyard has existed since the 1700s. He has two new wines from this site (one aged in amphora and one aged in barrel) that symbolize two voices from a single site. Importer: Vintus; www.vintuswines.com
About the producer
Petrolo is one of Tuscany’s cult names. It is best known for Galatrona – a Merlot cuvée that is, along with Masseto, often described as the Pétrus of Tuscany.