Fattoria Petrolo

Galatrona Merlot

9.342 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Kevin Ortzman

Big ripe plum with a hint of cedar and tobacco - a very tasty Merlot!

Big ripe plum with a hint of cedar and tobacco - a very tasty Merlot!

Aug 15th, 2016
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

9.0

This is a truly great Italian Merlot that needs time to shine. It is too young and does not show its full potential. It has a dark purple color, the nose is lovely and elegant, full of character with layers of black fruits and sweet spices, plums marmalade, black cherries, and sweet anis. Full body, fruity, nice acidity, well integrated tannins. Very young, needs time to evolve. My score 90, drink 2017-2028

This is a truly great Italian Merlot that needs time to shine. It is too young and does not show its full potential. It has a dark purple color, the nose is lovely and elegant, full of character with layers of black fruits and sweet spices, plums marmalade, black cherries, and sweet anis. Full body, fruity, nice acidity, well integrated tannins. Very young, needs time to evolve. My score 90, drink 2017-2028

Sep 6th, 2015
Matthew Rose

If you put this out blind in you would never know this was 100% Italian merlot. Beautifully textured, sumptuous fruit without overt intensity, seamless, a true pleasure.

If you put this out blind in you would never know this was 100% Italian merlot. Beautifully textured, sumptuous fruit without overt intensity, seamless, a true pleasure.

Jun 25th, 2014
Zi Yong

2009 - stunning bottle

2009 - stunning bottle

Feb 26th, 2024
Cathy Levy

Outstanding wine. Deep red fruit. So smooth and delicious. We have enjoyed every single bottle of this one!

Outstanding wine. Deep red fruit. So smooth and delicious. We have enjoyed every single bottle of this one!

Mar 13th, 2023
Ron Siegel

Youthful that is still a baby showing dark berry, plum fruits that is silky & polished with cedar, leather, savory spice & tobacco.

Youthful that is still a baby showing dark berry, plum fruits that is silky & polished with cedar, leather, savory spice & tobacco.

Apr 18th, 2022
Nicolas Duchesneau

Tres beau vin, sur la cerise, tabac, un peu de torréfaction! C’est bon, c’est long. Tres belle bouteille

Tres beau vin, sur la cerise, tabac, un peu de torréfaction! C’est bon, c’est long. Tres belle bouteille

Mar 28th, 2022
Ron Siegel

Delicious example of Merlot that is suave showing notes of bright dark berry fruit, cassis, mocha, leather, spice & violet

Delicious example of Merlot that is suave showing notes of bright dark berry fruit, cassis, mocha, leather, spice & violet

Apr 5th, 2021
Elle Jay

Lucky to have had someone introduce this to me. Well balanced acidity, so smooth with well aged tannins, lovely dark cherry and blackberry primary notes with dried spices and a hint of smoke.

Lucky to have had someone introduce this to me. Well balanced acidity, so smooth with well aged tannins, lovely dark cherry and blackberry primary notes with dried spices and a hint of smoke.

Sep 23rd, 2020
David Stein

Drinking very well now. Lush and full bodied. Balanced finish.

Drinking very well now. Lush and full bodied. Balanced finish.

Feb 1st, 2019