Get to Know Petra

The Petra winery and estate was conceived with the intention of bringing together some of the greatest pioneers of Italian wine to create a new benchmark for Super Tuscans, in other words, wines made international grape varieties grown and vinified on Tuscan soil. The vineyards are located in a pristine, “wild” part of Maremma along the Tuscan coast where biodiversity is vibrant. The estate is 100 percent organic certified. Organic conversion was overseen by leading Italian expert Ruggero Mazzilli, one of the most respected organic crusaders in the world today. Vineyard management is overseen by Marco Simonit, a pioneering agronomist who has developed new and revolutionary approaches to pruning. The winemaker is Beppe Caviola, renowned for his work in Barolo and Barbaresco. The winery’s bio-architecture winery was designed by famed Swiss architect Mario Botta. The vineyards where the grapes are grown for these wines are located in an undeveloped area of the Tuscan coastline where the landscape’s natural biodiversity helps to create wines vibrant in their aromas and flavors. A focus on sustainability aims to preserve the terroir’s “wild” character.

Grapes Variety

100% Merlot

Tasting

Highly concentrated ruby colour. The nose reveals an ample framework of great appeal in the first fruity notes of blueberry jam, dried raspberries, black cherries in syrup, prunes, then a noble plant component with myrtle, rosemary and then licorice, cinnamon and pepper. A dense body in the mouth, rich on the whole, with soft, rounded, silky tannins and welltailored freshness. Persistent aftertaste, consistent with the aromas of the nose.

Did You Know?

The Petra winery and estate was conceived with the intention of bringing together some of the greatest pioneers of Italian wine to create a new benchmark for Super Tuscans, in other words, wines made international grape varieties grown and vinified on Tuscan soil.

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