2011 Petrolo Boggina Sangiovese Tenuta di Petrolo

The 2011 Boggina (Sangiovese) jumps from the glass with an enticing melange of dark raspberries, pomegranates, licorice, menthol, smoke and melted road tar. This powerful, structured Sangiovese finishes with substantial depth. At the same time, there is no excess weight or heaviness. The style is decidedly full-bodied and brooding, but it works. Tasting the regular Boggina next to the Anfora version, it pretty clear that the normal (non-amphora) version is more interesting and distinctive.

A very fine Boggina with blackberries, meat, and blood. Full body with super intense fine tannins and citrusy acidity. Tangy and beautiful. Pure sangiovese. Try the amphoria bottling to really blow your mind. Drink now.

The 2011 Boggina sees fruit sourced from the same single-vineyard, only this expression sees 12 days of maceration and 14 moths of barrel aging (both tonneaux and botte). This is a radically different wine that shows precision and dark focus. The BogginAnfora feels fuzzy and foggy in comparison with a broader aromatic presentation, although both wines offer considerable charm. Here, the aromas are delivered straight to your senses with power and determination. The mouthfeel is richly layered with sweet cherry and spice. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028. - Monica Larner

Good full red. Knockout nose combines ripe red cherry, dried flowers, licorice and marzipan. Juicy, pure and delineated, with bright acidity giving cut and penetration to the red cherry, raspberry, vanilla and floral flavors. Already delicious and approachable today, but it would be a shame not to be able to follow this wine for at least a few years in bottle. Finishes very long, with fine-grained tannins and building sweetness.

Brooding and smoky, sporting cherry, plum, spice and char flavors. Smooth in texture, with a layer of tannins emerging on the finish. A bit dry, pushing the sweet fruit to the fore. Sangiovese. Best from 2015 through 2024. -BS