Winery Petrolo - Toscana Torrione

Winery PetroloToscana Torrione

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Toscana Torrione of Winery Petrolo is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Toscana Torrione from the Winery Petrolo

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Toscana Torrione of Winery Petrolo in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, tobacco

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with microbio taste

cream, cheese

Wine with vegetal taste

rhubarb, grass

Wine with floral taste

perfume, dried flowers

On the nose the Toscana Torrione of Winery Petrolo in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, cedar or cassis and sometimes also flavors of toasty, red plum or red currant.

Details and technical informations about Winery Petrolo's Toscana Torrione.

Winemaker
Dorne Waters
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Toscana Torrione - 2017
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Toscana Torrione - 2016
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Toscana Torrione - 2015
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Toscana Torrione - 2014
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Toscana Torrione - 2013
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Toscana Torrione - 2012
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Toscana Torrione - 2011
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Toscana Torrione from Winery Petrolo are 1998, 1997, 1999, 2002 and 2009.

Informations about the Winery Petrolo

The winery offers 19 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane
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The Winery Petrolo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2500 of of Toscane wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: MA

Auxiliary brand or buyer's brand (supermarket for example) gathering champagnes of various origins. It offers no guarantee of quality or traceability.

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