Quercegobbe Toscana IGT - Petra

The powerful Quercegobbe Toscana from Petra comes into the glass with a dense purple-red color. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which is evident in clear stained glass windows at the edge of the glass. The first nose of Quercegobbe Toscana presents nuances of plums, prunes and forest fruit confit. The fruity notes of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel ageing such as black tea, oriental spices and dark chocolate.

The Quercegobbe Toscana from Petra is the right choice for anyone who likes as little residual sweetness in their wine as possible. However, it is never sparse or brittle, as you would expect from a wine from the Icon wine segment. This melting, velvety and dense red wine is full-bodied and complex on the palate. Thanks to its moderate fruit acidity, Quercegobbe Toscana flatters the palate with a velvety feel without lacking freshness. On the finish, this red wine from the Tuscany wine-growing region impresses with its considerable length. There are again hints of morello cherry and raisins. Mineral notes from the sand and clay-dominated soil are added in the finish.

Vinification of Petra Quercegobbe Toscana

The basis for the powerful Quercegobbe Toscana from Tuscany are grapes from the Merlot grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Tuscany. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of sand, limestone, clay and marl. Obviously, the Quercegobbe Toscana is also determined by climatic and stylistic factors Toscana IGT. This Italian can be described as an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, presenting itself as extraordinarily complex. The development of the grapes for this Merlot wine is influenced to a considerable extent by the climate of the growing region. In Tuscany, the grapes thrive in a warm climate, which is reflected, among other things, in particularly well-ripened grapes and a rather high must weight. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large oak barrels at controlled temperatures. At the end of this process, the Quercegobbe Toscana is aged for 36 months in oak barrels. The ageing in wooden barrels is followed by extensive bottle ageing, which makes this red wine even more complex.

Dining recommendations for the Quercegobbe Toscana from Petra

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to veal boiled beef with beans and tomatoes, duck breast with sugar snaps or vegetable couscous with beef rissoles.

Awards for the Petra Quercegobbe Merlot

• Bibenda: 4/5 grapes for 2018
• James Suckling: 93 points for 2018
• Vinum: 17/20 points for 2018
• Falstaff: 91 points for 2018
• Doctor Wine: 91 points for 2018
• Luca Maroni: 91 points for 2018

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