Petra
Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana Potenti 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | In barriques for at least 18 months (of which 10% are new); bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Type and grapes: Still red wine Tuscany IGT from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
- Bouquet: Hints of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry with balsamic nuances, toasted notes and coffee
- Palate: Dry, full-bodied and enveloping taste; soft tannins and a long finish with spicy notes
- Ageing: Maturation for 18 months in barriques (10% new) followed by at least 6 months in the bottle
- Serving and pairings: Serve at 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour; excellent with red meats and game
Description
Type of wine
Potenti Petra is a still red wine from Tuscany, made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Produced under the Tuscany denomination, this wine is distinguished by its profile of great structure and complexity. On the nose, it offers clear notes of dark fruits, such as blackberry and blueberry, accompanied by herbaceous and balsamic nuances and hints of toast. On the palate, it presents a powerful texture, with copious and rounded tannins, balanced by a pleasant freshness, closing with a long and spicy finish. The wine is aged in barrels, a technique that contributes to developing its complexity.
Origin
The grapes for this wine come from the Potenti vineyard, located in the locality of Riotorto, an area closely linked to the Bolgheri territory in Tuscany. The soils in this area are clay-sandy and slightly calcareous in nature, resting on a solid rocky matrix. This specific pedoclimatic context, combined with a favourable exposure and a temperate climate, ensures a balanced and consistent ripening of the bunches, giving the wine its typical vigorous and concentrated character, an authentic expression of its site of origin.
How it is produced
Production aims to enhance the natural qualities of the grapes. After the harvest and meticulous vinification, the wine begins ageing in barrels, a portion of which are new, for a period of at least eighteen months. This stage is crucial for softening the tannic texture and enriching the aromatic bouquet. Subsequently, the wine completes its journey with bottle ageing for at least another six months, a step that promotes the integration of the various components and consolidates the overall balance before being marketed.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1997, the renowned Petra winery highlights the excellence of the Tuscan terroir through this vigorous 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fine grapes come from the Potenti vineyard, located in Riotorto, and give life to a Toscana IGT capable of masterfully combining power and elegance in every glass. Guided by the oenologist Giuseppe Caviola, the wine matures, developing a persistent charm and an extraordinary longevity estimated at between 10 and 15 years.
Awards
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2023
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1997
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Caviola
- Bottles produced: 360.000
- Hectares: 103
| Name | Petra Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana Potenti 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Petra |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1997, the renowned Petra winery highlights the excellence of the Tuscan terroir through this vigorous 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fine grapes come from the Potenti vineyard, located in Riotorto, and give life to a Toscana IGT capable of masterfully combining power and elegance in every glass. Guided by the oenologist Giuseppe Caviola, the wine matures, developing a persistent charm and an extraordinary longevity estimated at between 10 and 15 years. |
| Origin | Potenti Vineyard, Riotorto (Livorno), Tuscany (Bolgheri), Italy |
| Soil composition | Clay-sandy, slightly calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Tablemount |
| Plants per hectare | 6,200 |
| Yield per hectare | 70-80 quintals per hectare |
| Production technique | Ageing in barriques for at least 18 months (of which 10% are new) and ageing in the bottle for at least 6 months. |
| Wine making | After vinification, the wine matures in barriques for at least 18 months (10% of which are new) and completes its ageing in the bottle for at least 6 months. |
| Aging | In barriques for at least 18 months (of which 10% are new); bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| PH | 3.68 |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |