Petra
Showing 1 thru -8 of 8
Petra 1998 Riserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Toscana)
- $50
Hailing from the town of Suvereto in the southern Maremma, this sophomore Cabernet-Merlot blend from the same owner as Bellavista and Contadi Castaldi in Franciacorta is flat-out awesome. One whiff of the bouquet says it all: earth, currant, blackberry and coffee. The palate is equally sensational—a magic carpet ride of plum fruit, pure oak and solid but forgiving…
— M.S.
(8/1/2002)
Petra 1999 Riserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Toscana)
- $50
Robust, with meaty aromas of earth, leather and oak. Quite sweet and expressive, with pulsating dark fruit and zippy, racy acidity. Drinking this is like savoring the essence of liquid fruitcake; it’s that dense. Good now, but it should improve with a couple of years on its side.
— M.S.
(11/15/2003)
Petra 2008 Petra Red (Toscana)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
From one of Italy’s most important showcase designer wineries, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot lives up to its super Tuscan celebrity. It is gently redolent of dark chocolate, ripe fruit, leather, tobacco and crushed black pepper—the bouquet’s elegant moderation is one of its strongest points. The mouthfeel is rich, creamy and long. Drink after 2018.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)
Petra 2004 Red (Toscana)
- $100
Green aromas of bell pepper, cracked peppercorn and leafy spinach give the Cabernet component away but are rendered manageable and less pronounced thanks to the wine’s softer Merlot side. The wine has good length with dusty tannins and loads of Mediterranean spice on the close.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Petra 2004 Quercegobbe Merlot (Toscana)
- $70
Meaty, thick and grainy in texture, Quercegobbe (“crooked oaks”) is a brawny, well-extracted Merlot that tastes more like a California Syrah. It’s an immediate and generous wine with thick layers of plump prune and plum, barbecue sauce, black peppercorn, molasses, maple syrup and spice.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Petra 2009 Ebo Red (Val di Cornia Suvereto)
- Online Exclusive
- $24
The Val di Cornia Suvereto appellation may not be recognized much abroad (or even in Italy), but it is definitely worth keeping an eye on. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese is rich, soft, and medium in intensity, and it offers great balance between the red fruit and dark spice components.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Petra 2003 Quercegobbe Merlot (Toscana)
- $50
The fruit appears very ripe, almost too ripe, making the wine difficult to pair with food because of the width and intensity of its jammy nose. Yet more harmonious tones of chocolate, coffee and spice kick in at the rear to add dimension.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Petra 2000 Val di Cornia - Suvereto Sangiovese (Toscana)
- $29
From the southern coastal area of Tuscany comes this light red that offers smoky aromas, some rubber and light red fruit. Currant and other sour berries carry the palate toward a dry, mildly tannic and oaky finish. Has merits but also a funky burnt quality and light, vegetal flavors.
— M.S.
(11/15/2003)
Showing 1 thru -8 of 8
Most Reviewed Designations
Most Reviewed Varietals
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2009 Monte Pinadillo Ciranza
Black fruit, raisin and minerally aromas combine to create a formidable…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity