Wines
Petra
Tuscany
Quercegobbe 2005
Varietal: 100% Merlot
Soil type: Stony grounds, sometimes calcareous
Maturation: Fermented in stainless steel tubs. Once it has been soaked it is left to refine for 15 months, partly in new tonneau barrels and partly in second batch barriques. The refinement process proceeds for a further 10 months in bottles.
Alcohol: 14%
Tasting notes / Review: Intense and concentrated ruby red. On the nose, red fruit jams with subtle spicy notes and balsamic traces of myrtle and broom. On the palate, elegant and vigorous with fine sweet tannins; body, alcohol and acidity evident and balanced. Strong and enduring flavour.
"The 2005 Quercegobbe offers awesome density on the palate, with super-ripe notes of blueberries, blackberries, crushed rocks and sweet toasted oak in an intense, full-throttle style. This is a gorgeous, modern-styled Merlot from Suvereto. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020." 91 pts, erobertparker.com
$81.95 per bottle
Available by the bottle at LCBO Classics through the September, 2009 release. To purchase your wine, call Classics - 1 800 266-4764 - product #123190.