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Petra Toscana Rosso IGT 2012

Petra Toscana Rosso IGT 2012
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JAMES SUCKLING: Aromas of plum, berry and hints of spice such as nutmeg. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Lovely now to drink. Balanced red. A cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Why wait?

VINOUS: The 2012 Petra, the estate's flagship is terrific. Remarkable detailed for such a big, explosive wine, the 2012 boasts serious depth and intensity throughout. Dark red cherry, plum, graphite, smoke and tobacco are some of the signatures. The 2012 is layered and deeply expressive throughout. Sweet herbs, sage, tobacco and earthy notes add nuance on the ferrous, savory finish. It would be great to see all the Petra wines at this level.

WINE SPECTATOR: This is harmonious and supple in texture, setting the backdrop for black currant, coffee, cedar, tobacco and stony flavors. Almost seamless, with refined tannins and a youthful character. The long aftertaste echoes fruit, herbal and mineral elements. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2028. 

Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Appellation
RossoToscano IGT
Alcohol %
14
Wine Spectator
94
Wine Profile
Ratings
92 POINTS VINOUS 92 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING 3 BICCHIERI GAMBERO ROSSO
Production Notes
Fermentation takes place naturally with indigenous yeasts in tini, truncated cone casks of 100hl. The aging takes place in French oak (Allier, Nevers and Tronçais). Small percentage new wood,(+ 2nd and 3rd passage), for 18 months.
Production
Calcareous soils with good balance of clay, well structured and medium deep with slopes around 10-15%.