Val d'Arno di Sopra (Valdarno di Sopra) DOC
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A young DOC for a zone Cosimo III singled out in his 1716 decree, revived by Petrolo and Il Borro and now the only Tuscan DOC that requires organic farming. It allows both Sangiovese and single-variety international reds, so it ranges from savory, cherry-and-iron Sangiovese to dense, velvety Merlot. Petrolo's Galatrona (Merlot) and Boggina (Sangiovese) are the wines that made the name, with cassis, plum, graphite and long, fine-grained tannin. Il Borro supplies the affordable end.
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Il Borro
Valdarno di Sopra Rosso Borrigiano
Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese from the Ferragamo family's estate; plum, blackberry, soft spice, easy tannin, the everyday entry.
$18 to $25Wine-SearcherPetrolo
Valdarno di Sopra Sangiovese Boggina
Single-vineyard organic Sangiovese; sour cherry, dried rose, iron, firm and fresh, a serious Tuscan Sangiovese outside the big names.
$50 to $65Wine-SearcherPetrolo
Valdarno di Sopra Merlot Galatrona
One of Italy's best Merlots; cassis, violet, graphite, cocoa, dense and silky, built for 15-plus years.
$120 to $160Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Borro | Valdarno di Sopra Rosso Borrigiano Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese from the Ferragamo family's estate; plum, blackberry, soft spice, easy tannin, the everyday entry. | $18 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |
| Petrolo | Valdarno di Sopra Sangiovese Boggina Single-vineyard organic Sangiovese; sour cherry, dried rose, iron, firm and fresh, a serious Tuscan Sangiovese outside the big names. | $50 to $65 | Wine-Searcher |
| Petrolo | Valdarno di Sopra Merlot Galatrona One of Italy's best Merlots; cassis, violet, graphite, cocoa, dense and silky, built for 15-plus years. | $120 to $160 | Wine-Searcher |