Petra
Sangiovese Alto 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | On fine lees in large 30 and 50 hl oak barrels for 18 months, followed by bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
- Identity: Still red wine Toscana IGT 2022, 0.75 l, 14.5% vol, Petra
- Grapes and vineyard: 100% Sangiovese from the Alto vineyard in San Lorenzo, on clay and stony soil
- Aroma: Notes of undergrowth and humus, cherry and violet, with hints of raspberry, blueberry and a mineral accent
- Taste: Freshness and savouriness, elegant structure, pronounced and well-integrated tannins, mineral finish
- Ageing and serving: 18 months in large barrels, then in bottle; decant for one hour, serve at 18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Petra Alto is a still red wine that embodies the authenticity of the Tuscan region. Made from Sangiovese grapes, it presents a bright ruby red colour. On the nose, it offers an intense bouquet, where notes of undergrowth and humus intertwine with hints of cherry, violet, raspberry and blueberry. On the palate, it reveals an elegant and balanced structure, supported by vibrant freshness and a pleasant savouriness. The tannins, pronounced yet perfectly integrated, lead the sip towards a persistent and satisfying mineral finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Alto vineyard, located in the San Lorenzo area. This plot is characterised by clay soil rich in stones, a significant slope and natural water drainage. These conditions favour balanced vine growth, trained using the Guyot method, allowing for ideal ripening of the bunches. Petra adopts meticulous agronomic zoning to enhance the unique nuances of the area, resulting in a Sangiovese with authentic character and strong identity.
How it is produced
The vinification of Petra Alto is designed to preserve the purity of the fruit. The wine matures on fine lees in large oak barrels for eighteen months, a process that softens the tannic texture and enriches the aromatic complexity without overpowering the character of the grape variety. This is followed by bottle ageing for at least six months, essential for balancing the structure and pronounced savoury component. The result is a red wine of excellent balance, distinguished by a dense and profound taste texture.
History and Curiosities
Born from the vision of Vittorio Moretti and oenologist Giuseppe Caviola, Petra enhances the Tuscan territory by combining iconic architecture with meticulous agronomic zoning. On the steep clay slopes of the Alto vineyard in San Lorenzo, the estate cultivates its grapes in harmony with nature. From this well-defined identity comes a refined pure Sangiovese, capable of translating the essence of the landscape into an experience of extraordinary elegance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1997
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Caviola
- Bottles produced: 360.000
- Hectares: 103
| Name | Petra Sangiovese Alto 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Petra |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the vision of Vittorio Moretti and oenologist Giuseppe Caviola, Petra enhances the Tuscan territory by combining iconic architecture with meticulous agronomic zoning. On the steep clay slopes of the Alto vineyard in San Lorenzo, the estate cultivates its grapes in harmony with nature. From this well-defined identity comes a refined pure Sangiovese, capable of translating the essence of the landscape into an experience of extraordinary elegance. |
| Origin | Vigneto Alto, località San Lorenzo |
| Soil composition | Mainly clayey and very stony, with perfect natural drainage and a steep slope |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 80 quintals |
| Production technique | Aged on fine lees in large oak barrels (30 and 50 hectolitres), followed by bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Aged on the fine lees in large 30 and 50 hl oak barrels for 18 months, followed by bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
| Aging | On fine lees in large 30 and 50 hl oak barrels for 18 months, followed by bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.6 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |