{"product_id":"2019-petrolo-cabernet-sauvignon-campo-lusso","title":"2019 Petrolo Cabernet Sauvignon Campo Lusso","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Petrolo Cabernet Sauvignon Campo Lusso is one of Tuscany’s most coveted expressions of Cabernet, crafted from a single, organically farmed vineyard planted in 2001 beneath the medieval watchtower of Galatrona. Produced in tiny quantities (around 1,800 bottles), it combines Tuscan elegance with the depth and structure of a great Cabernet. Frequently rated in the mid-90s by leading critics, Campo Lusso has established itself as a true ‘grand cru’ of Val d’Arno di Sopra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2019 Campo Lusso shows a deep, concentrated ruby core with vivid violet highlights, hinting at both intensity and freshness. The nose is immediately expressive, offering layers of ripe blackberry, crème de cassis and black cherry, interwoven with sweet baking spices, vanilla pod and cocoa from the new French oak. As it opens, more complex nuances emerge: dried violets, incense, cedar wood, exotic spice and a subtle hint of aged leather.\n\nOn the palate, this is a rich yet beautifully proportioned Cabernet Sauvignon, with a velvety, almost plush texture that remains finely etched and never heavy. Dark berry fruit is framed by notes of graphite, tobacco leaf, clove and a faint smokiness, all carried by vibrant acidity and precise, polished tannins. The finish is long, savoury and elegant, with cassis and spice lingering alongside a mineral, slightly ferrous edge typical of the estate’s terroir. Built to age, the 2019 has the structure and concentration to develop gracefully for 12–20 years from vintage, gaining tertiary notes of leather, cigar box and truffle with time in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCampo Lusso comes from a single vineyard on a natural terrace in the Val d’Arno di Sopra area of Tuscany, bordered by woodland and lying just below the historic Galatrona tower. The site enjoys optimal exposure, well-drained soils and a unique microclimate that promotes slow, even ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon. Since 2004, Petrolo has embraced natural and sustainable farming: dry farming, no fertilisation, no tilling, no synthetic pesticides and full cover cropping with mulch management, all of which help maintain natural balance in the vines. Harvest is done entirely by hand into small crates, followed by strict berry selection on a sorting table. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in cement tanks, with gentle, frequent manual pump-overs and an extended maceration on the skins to extract fine, ripe tannins. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in wood, after which the wine ages for about 20–22 months in carefully chosen new French oak barriques, with regular bâtonnage on the fine lees for the first six months to enhance texture, complexity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful yet refined Cabernet is a superb partner for richly flavoured dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina, roast lamb with rosemary, dry-aged ribeye, venison or other game, and slow-braised beef or veal cheeks. It also works beautifully with truffle-infused dishes, wild mushroom ragù, aged pecorino and Parmigiano Reggiano. Serve at 16–18°C; decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended in its youth to allow the wine to unfurl its full aromatic range and soften the tannins. For mature bottles, a more delicate decant shortly before serving will help separate any sediment while preserving evolved tertiary nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePetrolo is one of Tuscany’s most respected estates, located in the Val d’Arno di Sopra appellation between Chianti and the Arno valley, and is particularly renowned for its focus on terroir-driven, single-vineyard wines. Under the guidance of the Bazzocchi-Sanjust family, the estate has moved decisively toward organic and sustainable viticulture, culminating in official organic certification in 2016. Petrolo’s icon wines, including Galatrona and Campo Lusso, have played a key role in elevating the reputation of Val d’Arno di Sopra and demonstrating that this lesser-known corner of Tuscany can produce reds to rival the region’s most famous names. Regularly earning high scores from international critics, Petrolo is widely regarded as a benchmark producer for refined, ageworthy Tuscan wines that combine international grape varieties with a distinctly local character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251810947409,"sku":"GCW-PETR-19243","price":104.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2019_Petrolo_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Campo_Lusso.png?v=1783441574","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-petrolo-cabernet-sauvignon-campo-lusso","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}