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TORRIONE TURNS THIRTY! (1988-2018)

The 2018 vintage receives on its label a special flying heart, not only to celebrate this special occasion but also because 2018 is one of the nicest and endearing versions ever made. The new graphic was made with the contribution of Sabina Mirri, internationally acclaimed artist.

The first vintage dates back to 1988, at the end of a process of renewal of vines and of the general approach of the company. In those years it was decided to follow the true historical identity of this territory which has always been considered able to perfectly balance the different grape varieties, especially French ones, such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese, retaining the character of the Tuscan grape.

In fact, as early as 1834 Giorgio Perrin, an agronomist of Swiss origin, owner of Petrolo and honorary member of the Accademia dei Georgofili in Florence, reports in the “Giornale Agrario Toscano” that it was common in those times, at least in this part of Tuscany (the Chianti), planting “uve franzose” to blend with Sangiovese, which would not have altered the quality of the wines as it is the territory which prevails over the different grape varieties.

Annata	James Suckling	Vinous Galloni	RP Wine Advocate	Wine Spectator	Decanter	Falstaff	Gambero Rosso	Vitae o Bibenda	Espresso	Veronelli	Luca Maroni	Luca Gardini	The Wine Journal
2022		91
2021	95	93	93	93	–	93	–	–	–	–	94	–	92
2020	93	–	93	90	–	93	–	–	–	–	92	–
2019	95	92	93	90	–	–	**	–	–	–	–	96+
2018	95	92	94	91	–	–	*	–	–	91	91
2017	–	90	92+	89	87 DWWA	92	*	**v	–	91	93
2016	95	91	93	92	92 DWWA	93	**	–	–	90	90
2015	94	90	90	91	85 DWWA	–	**	***v	–	89	90
2014	92	87+	–	87	–	90	*	–	–	90	87
2013	93	92	93	91	86 DWWA	–	**	***v	–	90	87
2012	93	91	91	90	Silver	–	**	–	–	91	–
2011	94	92	92	90	Commended	–	***	–	15/20	91	88
2010	93	88	93	91	Commended	88	**	****b	16.5/20	91	89
2009	94	91	91	90	Silver	92	**	****b	16,5/20	–	89
2008	–	91	91	90	Bronze	–	**	****b	16/20	–	87
2007	94	92	92	94	Silver	91	**	****b	17/20	–	82
2006	–	90	90	92	Commended	–	**	****b	–	90	86
2005	–	90	90	91	Bronze	–	**	****b	16/20	90	86
2004	–	91	91	93	–	–	**	****b	17/20	92	–
2003	–	89	89	90	–	90	**	****b	15.5/20	93	–
2002	–	–	89	88	–	–	**	****b	–	89	80
2001	–	–	89	93	–	89	–	–	15.5	90	–

Torrione

A wine cherished by Petrolo, wanted by Lucia Bazzocchi Sanjust in 1988 and made at the time with the help of former wine consultant Giulio Gambelli. Torrione marks the beginning of the winery’s new approach to winemaking aiming to produce wines of the highest quality.
Torrione is the “chateau” of Petrolo, a blend of the grapes of all the vineyards of Petrolo: not only Sangiovese from Bòggina but also from other historical vineyards of Petrolo, including Merlot from Galatrona and Cabernet Sauvignon from Campo Lusso. A perfect example of a balanced, clear and deep red. A wine that tells, better than any other, the true identity of our territory.

Denomination
Val d’Arno di Sopra DOC, Pietraviva

Estate produced and bottled

First year of production
1988

Grape variety
80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Production
50.000 bottles

Production

Harvest

Manual harvest in crates and grape selection with sorting table.
Torrione is made from the Sangiovese grapes coming from the winery’s historical vineyards of the 70’s and from more recent ones. Vineyards were planted following meticulous zoning that enabled us to identify the most suitable root-stocks and the optimal plant density. The yield per plant is very limited (max 1Kg per plant) allowing the concentration of all the noble components of the grape fundamental to the great structure, elegance and balance wanted for this wine.

Vinification

Natural vinification with native yeasts in glazed concrete vats. Soft and frequent manual pumping overs.

Aging

Spontaneous malo-lactic fermentation in wood. Maturation in concrete tanks, French oak 40Hl barrels, tonneaux and barriques for 15/18 months.

Torrione Sangiovese Vineyards

Bòggina

The winery’s historic vineyard, planted in 1947 by Gastone Bazzocchi, grandfather of the current owners. The vineyard has always been the backbone and heart of Torrione altough since 2006 a growing portion of the vineyard is selected for the production of the Bòggina wine, the “Grand Cru” of Sangiovese by Petrolo. The vineyard has been gradually replanted with a massale selection to keep the original old clone variety.

Casariccio

Over a nice mitigating small lake, Casariccio is one of the vineyards of Petrolo with Sangiovese. It extends for 2ha and was planted in early 90’s. Produces for Torrione.

Lecceta

One of the oldest vineyard of the winery with over 45 years of history. Some of its plants could well be from the pre-philloxera period. Lecceta is only planted with Sangiovese for Torrione.

Asilo

This vineyard also produces for Torrione, extends for 2 ha and is planted with Sangiovese.

Campaccio

This lovely vineyard of 1 ha is surrounded by woodland, planted close to the Tower of Galatrona, it produces Sangiovese for the Torrione.

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