Merlot 'Quercegobbe' Petra

Toscana IGT • Tuscany • Petra
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Petra
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in truncated oak vats
Aging
15 months, part in new 600-litre demi-muids and part in second-passage barriques, completed with 10 months in the bottle
Grape varieties
Merlot 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Tuscany, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its 14.5% alcohol content underpins a rich, muscular structure. Crafted from Merlot 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards clayey-sandy, slightly calcareous soils. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in truncated oak vats. The wine is aged 15 months, part in new 600-litre demi-muids and part in second-passage barriques, completed with 10 months in the bottle. A wine reflecting Tuscany's renowned terroir with elegant tannin structure and aging potential.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs

About Tuscany Wine Region

Tuscany is Italy's most celebrated wine region, home to legendary denominations like Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

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