Galatrona

Valdarno di Sopra
Red

Blend

100% Merlot

Altitude

985 ft / 300 m

Soil type

Clay-rich soil with shale, marl and sandstone

Ageing

Aged in Frech oak barrique, a third new for about 18 – 20 months, constant batonnage of the fine lees for the first 6 months

Surface

10HA

Anual average production

30000 bottles

Type of viticulture

Organic

1st vintage produced

1994

Introduction year on La Place de Bordeaux

2018

Country :

Italy

Owner :

Luca SanJust

Partner since :

2018

Petrolo, nestled in the prestigious Val d’Arno di Sopra, bordering Chianti Classico, embodies the harmony between love of the land and winemaking excellence, a legacy of the Bazzocchi-Sanjust family since the 1940s.

With production concentrated on 31 hectares of vines, Petrolo cultivates mainly Sangiovese, enriched by touches of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, for an annual production of over 90,000 bottles, among which Torrione, Galatrona, and Bòggina stand out.

Under the enlightened direction of Luca Sanjust, closely accompanied by Rocco Sanjust, a natural approach to viticulture and winemaking has been implemented: without selected yeasts or enzymes, each vintage captures the unique essence of its terroir.

Recognized in the DOC Valdarno di Sopra appellation, the estate is committed to producing wines that tell the story of those who shaped this land, reflecting the tradition, innovation and enduring beauty of their environment.