The Winery Petra of Tuscany

Winery Petra
The winery offers 26 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This estate is part of the Terra Moretti.
It is ranked in the top 431 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Tuscany
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The Winery Petra is one of the best wineries to follow in Toscane.. It offers 26 wines for sale in of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Petra Estate is a marvel of the wine industry, nestled in the soft Tuscan hills of Italy. Spread over about 300 hectares, this gem not only offers spectacular panoramic views, but also an exquisite collection of wines that can tantalize the palette of the most demanding wine connoisseurs. The estate, harmoniously playing with the natural balance of its environment, is a rustic paradise. The undulating vineyards are dotted with elegant cypresses and sturdy olive trees, creating a picturesque backdrop that embodies the rural charm of Tuscany. The rich and fertile soil, bathed in Mediterranean sunlight and caressed by a gentle breeze, is the cradle of some of the most cherished grape varieties. At the heart of this wine oasis is the Petra cellar. Named after the stone, a key material in its construction, the cellar is a modern architectural masterpiece seamlessly integrated with the natural environment. Inside, the winemaking process is a fusion of tradition and technology. Ancient methods are combined with modern techniques to produce expressive and elegant wines that reflect the true essence of Tuscany. The Petra Estate's wine assortment is varied, ranging from robust reds to delicate whites and refreshing rosés. Their wines are well known for their aromatic breadth and complexity, thanks to the mix of grape varieties used. Their red wines, in particular, benefit from extended barrel aging, which gives them an unparalleled depth and structure. The Petra Estate is not only a wine production site, but also a welcoming place for visitors from around the world.

Top Winery Petra wines

Looking for the best Winery Petra wines in Tuscany among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Petra wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Petra wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Petra

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Petra

How Winery Petra wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of lamb skewers, doner kebab or veal with chestnut and pietra (corsican beer).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Petra

On the nose the red wine of Winery Petra. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, plum or cassis and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Petra. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Petra

  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.21/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Petra.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sangiovese
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Petit Verdot

Discovering the wine region of Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

Dry whites are probably less familiar to most consumers - except perhaps Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Located in Central Italy, Tuscany borders Liguria and Emilia-Romagna to the North, Umbria and Marche to the east and Lazio to the South. Its western border is formed by the Tyrrhenian Sea. The picturesque rolling hills, medieval villages and cypress-lined avenues attract tourists and help promote the wines.

The top white wines of Winery Petra

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Petra

How Winery Petra wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of soy and shrimp noodles, spinach and goat cheese quiche or baked tortilla.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Petra

On the nose the white wine of Winery Petra. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or green apple and sometimes also flavors of minerality, pear or cheese. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Petra. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Petra

  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.69/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Petra.

  • Viognier
  • Vermentino
  • Ansonica

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

The top pink wines of Winery Petra

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Petra

How Winery Petra wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, meatballs catalan style or baked pumpkin.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Petra

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Petra. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Petra

  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Petra.

  • Grenache
  • Sangiovese

The word of the wine: Sulphiting

Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.

The top sweet wines of Winery Petra

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Petra

How Winery Petra wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of borscht (russia), harira algerian soup or endive frichti.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Petra

  • 0With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Petra.

  • Malvasia
  • Trebbiano
  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.