Petra Quercegobbe is a Toscana Rosso IGT from the estate's Quercegobbe vineyard at San Lorenzo Alto, built around Merlot with a smaller proportion of Cabernet Franc.

The official blend comprises 87.5% Merlot and 12.5% Cabernet Franc, producing a concentrated yet polished Tuscan red with generous dark fruit, Mediterranean herbal character and supple tannins.

Ageing in large-format demi-muids followed by concrete allows the wine to develop depth and complexity while retaining freshness and the character of its San Lorenzo Alto terroir.

Quercegobbe comes from its namesake vineyard in San Lorenzo Alto, part of Petra's estate in Suvereto on the Tuscan Coast.

The vineyard is planted on loamy-sandy soils that are slightly calcareous, conditions particularly suited to Merlot and capable of producing fruit with concentration, richness and freshness.

• Denomination: Toscana Rosso IGT
• Vintage: 2023
• Grapes: 87.5% Merlot, 12.5% Cabernet Franc
• Origin: Quercegobbe vineyard, San Lorenzo Alto
• Cultivation System: Guyot
• Plant Density: 6,200 vines per hectare
• Yield: 80 quintals per hectare
• Average Vine Age: 26 years
• Soils: Loamy-sandy and slightly calcareous

Quercegobbe undergoes a combination of large-format wood and concrete ageing designed to build complexity without overwhelming its fruit and varietal character.

• Demi-Muid Ageing: At least 9 months in 600L demi-muids
• Concrete Ageing: 9 months
• Bottle Ageing: At least 6–7 months

The result is a dense and generous wine with polished texture, rounded tannins and sufficient freshness to maintain balance.

Colour

Highly concentrated ruby red.

Bouquet

An ample and appealing aromatic profile opens with blueberry jam, dried raspberries, black cherries in syrup and prunes.

The fruit is followed by myrtle and rosemary, then deeper nuances of liquorice, cinnamon and pepper.

Palate

Dense and rich, with soft, rounded and silky tannins balanced by well-tailored freshness.

The finish is persistent and closely follows the aromatic character of the bouquet, carrying dark fruit, herbs and spice through the aftertaste.

• Producer: Petra
• Wine: Quercegobbe
• Vintage: 2023
• Denomination: Toscana Rosso IGT
• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Origin: Quercegobbe vineyard, San Lorenzo Alto
• Blend: 87.5% Merlot, 12.5% Cabernet Franc
• Wine Type: Red wine
• Alcohol: 14%
• Total Acidity: 4.8 g/L
• pH: 3.69
• Ageing: At least 9 months in 600L demi-muids and 9 months in concrete
• Bottle Ageing: At least 6–7 months
• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Serve at approximately 16–18°C.
• Use a large Bordeaux-style red wine glass.
• Allow time in the glass or decant when drinking young to reveal its dark fruit, herbal and spice notes.
• Suitable for further bottle ageing as its fruit, tannins and savoury character develop.

• Grilled steak
• Roast beef
• Braised short ribs
• Roast lamb
• Duck
• Wild mushroom dishes
• Rich ragù and pasta
• Truffle dishes
• Mature pecorino
• Parmigiano Reggiano

Quercegobbe shows a rich and expressive side of coastal Tuscan Merlot, combining concentrated dark fruit with distinctly Mediterranean herbal and savoury nuances.

Blueberry, black cherry and prune are layered with myrtle, rosemary, liquorice and warm spice, while the combination of demi-muid and concrete ageing gives the wine depth without sacrificing freshness.

Its silky tannins and generous texture make it immediately appealing, while its concentration and structure give it enough substance for richer dishes and further cellar development.

Petra azienda agricola
Località San Lorenzo Alto, 131
57028 Suvereto (LI)
Italy