there is no shortcut for complexity and harmony

Inky violet color

and eight single-vineyard wines claim this provenance

Oak is a touch more evident than in most years because the fruit is not at full ripeness

The dryness should round out in time as there is no associated sense of astringency

Petrolo, Galatrona Vintage:2010 there is no shortcut forInk tinged ruby. Spice accented aromas complement cassis, olive tapenade and violet pastille on the evolved, open knit nose. Full and broad on the palate, offering suave dark berry liqueur flavors and an aromatic, minty cocoa nuance that builds with aeration. Finishes with lively acidity extending the flavors at the back, which features a very strong note of cloves and smoke. This forward, ripe, softer styled Galatrona was delicious to drink from day