{"product_id":"petra-merlot-quercegobbe-2024","title":"Petra Merlot Quercegobbe 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuercegobbe by Petra is a still red wine with Indicazione Geografica Tipica status that expresses the profound character of a great \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in Tuscany, fermented in wooden vats and aged in barrels. It displays a vibrant, intense ruby red colour. On the nose, it reveals a rich bouquet of \u003cstrong\u003eripe red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely interwoven with sweet spices and penetrating \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic notes of myrtle and eucalyptus\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it unveils a \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pronounced savoury component, balanced by a natural acidity that ensures an elegant sip and a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e comes to life from the vineyards of \u003cstrong\u003eSuvereto\u003c\/strong\u003e, located on the edge of the Mediterranean scrub and facing the Tyrrhenian coast. The rows of vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003esoils rich in manganese\u003c\/strong\u003e and metals, formed by the ancient erosion of the surrounding hills. This unique geological composition gives the wine its \u003cstrong\u003edistinct minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e and unmistakable territorial character. The warm Mediterranean climate, tempered by sea breezes, ensures optimal ripening of the grapes, resulting in a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied flavour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e and vibrant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in truncated conical wooden vats, a technique adopted to preserve the fruit's maximum aromatic precision. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for fifteen months in a careful selection of new barrels and \u003cstrong\u003esecond-use barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This period in wood shapes the structure, lending roundness to the palate. The cycle concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003eprolonged bottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e of ten months, necessary to harmonise the components and ensure a clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the passion of Francesca and Vittorio Moretti, this noble \u003cstrong\u003esingle-variety Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the renowned vineyard of \u003cstrong\u003eSuvereto\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its rows, planted in 1997 near the Petra winery, sink their roots at the edge of the \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean scrubland\u003c\/strong\u003e overlooking the sea. This exceptional terroir shapes a red wine that, since its inception, has represented both the testing ground and proud emblem of the estate: a territorial masterpiece capable of captivating true connoisseurs with its unique history and profound Tuscan soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419906920619,"sku":"61047","price":277.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/petra-merlot-quercegobbe-2024_61047_1_32ed21f1-a2f0-48c8-b0ef-d80568ffa8e7.webp?v=1777047660","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/petra-merlot-quercegobbe-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}