Merlot is a variety with a long-standing tradition on these hills where it has proved a great adaptability to their peculiar pedoclimatic characteristics. The grapes reach an outstanding level of ripeness, giving very elegant and perfectly balanced wines which are extremely agreeable.
Colour: very dense purple red, Taste: warm, soft, intense, with silky tannins, pleasantly acidity, taste like berries and red cherries, Nose: intense red fruits, very persistent
Grape Variety: Merlot 100%. Only made Merlot, Galatrona is one of the most awarded wines of the estate. Wine of great structure on the palate and widly aromatic on the nose. Galatrona is Petrolo's flagship.
San Leonardo is the magical heir to a tradition known the world over as Bordeaux blending. Dreams and heritage mingle to bring you a wine that conveys all its land-rooted character and genuine territory-focused appeal. A powerful yet elegant red, San Leonardo brings together the colours, aromas and savours of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot aged in small oak barrels, melding them harmoniously into a uniquely intense, full-bodied wine with superb depth of flavour.
