{"title":"Petra | Maremma","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Petra_Winery_Vineyards.jpg?v=1794330097\" alt=\"Petra Winery and Vineyards in Maremma, Tuscany\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated in the heart of the Maremma region on the striking south-west coast of Tuscany,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003ePetra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a grand and celebrated wine estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Founded in 1997 by the Moretti family,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the vineyards stretch across the rolling hills of Suvereto,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a landscape renowned for its warm coastal climate and deeply iron-rich soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This brilliant combination of maritime breezes and mineral-dense earth creates the perfect environment for cultivating premium international grape varieties,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e establishing the estate as a true powerhouse for coastal winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile traditional estates further inland rely heavily on Sangiovese,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the viticultural focus here leans firmly into producing world-class \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003eSuper Tuscans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The vineyards are heavily planted with Bordeaux varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which thrive in the warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sunny conditions of the Maremma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Farmed entirely organically,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the resulting fruit yields incredibly rich,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polished,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and highly structured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"410\"\u003eTuscan red wines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that offer a luxurious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deeply concentrated profile in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centrepiece of the estate is its breathtaking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e futuristic winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed by the acclaimed Swiss architect Mario Botta,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the massive cylindrical structure is carved directly into the hillside,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e functioning entirely on a gravity-flow system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e By allowing the wine to move naturally through the building across different levels without the use of harsh mechanical pumps,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the winemaking team ensures the delicate fruit remains completely uncompromised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a stunning marriage of architectural grandeur and meticulous winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePETRA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Petra_Collection_Profile.jpg?v=1794330512","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/petra.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}