Winery PetraAlto Sangiovese
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Alto Sangiovese from the Winery Petra
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alto Sangiovese of Winery Petra in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alto Sangiovese of Winery Petra in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Alto Sangiovese
Pairings that work perfectly with Alto Sangiovese
Original food and wine pairings with Alto Sangiovese
The Alto Sangiovese of Winery Petra matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, saddle of lamb stuffed with chicken breast and basil or breaded veal cutlets.
Details and technical informations about Winery Petra's Alto Sangiovese.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alto Sangiovese from Winery Petra are 2006, 2007, 2012, 2015 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Petra
The Winery Petra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The word of the wine: Virile
Said of a robust, full-bodied wine and, in general, of wines reputed to be powerful in reference to masculine virility.
