{"product_id":"petra-quercegobbe-toscana-merlot-igt","title":"Petra Quercegobbe Toscana Merlot IGT 2023","description":"\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e Barrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Tuscany Collection \u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003e Petra Quercegobbe Toscana Rosso IGT 2023 \u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eToscana Rosso IGT\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSuvereto · Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMerlot · Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2023 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOfficial Description\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eQuercegobbe Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e Quercegobbe comes from its namesake vineyard in San Lorenzo Alto, part of Petra's estate in Suvereto on the Tuscan Coast. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toscana Rosso IGT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87.5% Merlot, 12.5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quercegobbe vineyard, San Lorenzo Alto\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guyot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,200 vines per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 quintals per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Vine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loamy-sandy and slightly calcareous\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Ageing\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e Quercegobbe undergoes a combination of large-format wood and concrete ageing designed to build complexity without overwhelming its fruit and varietal character. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemi-Muid Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 9 months in 600L demi-muids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 months\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 6–7 months\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e The result is a dense and generous wine with polished texture, rounded tannins and sufficient freshness to maintain balance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOfficial Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e Highly concentrated ruby red. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBouquet\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e An ample and appealing aromatic profile opens with blueberry jam, dried raspberries, black cherries in syrup and prunes. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The fruit is followed by myrtle and rosemary, then deeper nuances of liquorice, cinnamon and pepper. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e Dense and rich, with soft, rounded and silky tannins balanced by well-tailored freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The finish is persistent and closely follows the aromatic character of the bouquet, carrying dark fruit, herbs and spice through the aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petra\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quercegobbe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toscana Rosso IGT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuscany\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quercegobbe vineyard, San Lorenzo Alto\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87.5% Merlot, 12.5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.69\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 9 months in 600L demi-muids and 9 months in concrete\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 6–7 months\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eBBPH Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eServe at approximately 16–18°C.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse a large Bordeaux-style red wine glass.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllow time in the glass or decant when drinking young to reveal its dark fruit, herbal and spice notes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for further bottle ageing as its fruit, tannins and savoury character develop.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eBBPH Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoast beef\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBraised short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDuck\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWild mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich ragù and pasta\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMature pecorino\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e Quercegobbe shows a rich and expressive side of coastal Tuscan Merlot, combining concentrated dark fruit with distinctly Mediterranean herbal and savoury nuances. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eProducer Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePetra azienda agricola\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Località San Lorenzo Alto, 131\u003cbr\u003e 57028 Suvereto (LI)\u003cbr\u003e Italy \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Petra","offers":[{"title":"750ml x 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