Petra Toscana IGT - Petra

Petra Toscana IGT - PetraThe powerful Petra Toscana Petra glides into the glass with a dense purple-red. When holding the glass slightly tilted, a transition in color towards garnet red is visible at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which is shown in strong 'tears' clinging to the edge of the glass. On the nose, this Petra red wine showcases various blackcurrants, plums, Morello cherries, damsons, and mulberries. As if that weren't impressive enough, additional aromas of cinnamon, black tea, and beech smoke emerge from the aging in small wooden barrels. The Petra Toscana presents itself to wine enthusiasts as pleasantly dry. This red wine never appears coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine in the Icon category. On the palate, this powerful red wine stands out with an incredibly dense, velvety, melting, and weighty texture. The balanced fruit acidity caresses the Petra Toscana with a silky mouthfeel while still retaining a juicy liveliness. In the finish, this red wine from the Tuscany wine region ultimately delights with extraordinary length. Hints of forest berry jam and forest fruit confit reemerge. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the limestone and marl-dominated soils add to the complexity. Vinification of Petra Toscana by Petra This powerful red wine from Italy is made from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Tuscany. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils rich in limestone and marl. The Petra Toscana is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. Additionally, the fact that the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes thrive under the influence of a warm climate significantly impacts the development of the harvest. This is reflected, among other things, in particularly well-ripened grapes and a rather high alcohol content in the wine. When perfect physiological ripeness is assured, the grapes for the Petra Toscana are harvested exclusively by hand without the aid of coarse and less selective machines. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately brought to the pressing house. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation follows in small wood barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Petra Toscana is further aged for 36 months in French oak barriques. The barrel aging is followed by a comprehensive bottle maturation, which makes this red wine even more complex. Food Pairing Recommendations for Petra Toscana Enjoy this red wine from Italy ideally at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as a companion to veal onion casserole, arugula penne, or lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs.