I recently ventured into the cellar of Villa Licata and opened a bottle of Galatrona 2010 by Petrolo—a true pleasure. This iconic 100% Merlot from Tuscany ranks among Italy’s finest, and the 2010 vintage is nothing short of stunning: refined, balanced, and full of character.
In the glass, it shows a deep ruby hue with an intense bouquet of black cherry, plum, graphite, and cedar, layered with subtle hints of chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, it's rich and velvety, beautifully balanced, with polished tannins and a long, elegant finish.
Galatrona 2010 pairs beautifully with classic Tuscan dishes such as pici al ragù di cinghiale, rosemary-crusted rack of lamb, or a perfectly grilled bistecca alla fiorentina. It’s drinking beautifully now, yet will continue to evolve gracefully through 2035. Decanting is recommended to unlock its full aromatic complexity.
Click here to explore the available vintages of Galatrona.
Status: already a joy to drink, yet worthy of cellaring until 2035.
A presto, Salute!
In the glass, it shows a deep ruby hue with an intense bouquet of black cherry, plum, graphite, and cedar, layered with subtle hints of chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, it's rich and velvety, beautifully balanced, with polished tannins and a long, elegant finish.
Galatrona 2010 pairs beautifully with classic Tuscan dishes such as pici al ragù di cinghiale, rosemary-crusted rack of lamb, or a perfectly grilled bistecca alla fiorentina. It’s drinking beautifully now, yet will continue to evolve gracefully through 2035. Decanting is recommended to unlock its full aromatic complexity.
Click here to explore the available vintages of Galatrona.
Status: already a joy to drink, yet worthy of cellaring until 2035.
A presto, Salute!