Toscana Rosso "PETRA" Petra
| Sommelier score | 93/100 | 2024 |
| 3 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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| 5 Grappoli AIS |
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| 3 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2023 |
| 3 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2024 |
| Winery | Petra |
| Denomination | Toscana Rosso Igt |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grapes | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | LI 1602 |
| Winery headquarter | Petra - Suvereto (LI) - S. Lorenzo Alto, 131 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Lamb, Pot roast, pork knuckle baked |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Rosso Toscano |
Petra Toscana Rosso IGT is a red wine produced by the Agricultural Company Petra located in Suvereto in the Tuscany Maremma. This brand born from the Moretti family, famous for the production of the Franciacorta, who had the will to start this adventure in these lands. The grapes are Cabernet and Merlot. The fermentation takes place with local yeast and it is a natural process in oak vats. The refinement is in barrels and in French oak barrels for 18 months, follows 18 months of bottle refinement.
Characteristics of Rosso Toscana wine
Esthetically it has an intense purple red color. The scent is complete, complex and deep with some ripe fruit flavors and a spicy aftertaste. The taste is equilibrated with some marasca cherry jam aroma with rosemary and coffee touches. The tannin is very fine in sintony with a fresh acidity.
Recommended pairings while tasting this red wine from Tuscany
It is to be served in wide wine glasses at 16-18°C. A Great match is made by this wine and red meats or aged cheese.
