Petra Quercegobbe 2021

Aromas of blue fruits, orange peel, apricots, and citrus blossom. Medium to full body. Fine and integrated. Lovely length and balance. Pure merlot. Drink or hold.

Though packed with plum, blackberry, earth and cedar aromas and flavors, this red remains fresh and lively, with nervous tannins lingering on the finish. This is balanced, leaving an extended aftertaste of dark fruit and vanilla notes, with a hint of bell pepper. Best from 2026 through 2040. 7,000 cases made, 30 cases imported.

The nose is savory and piercing, with aromas of tar, stone, balsamic and green and black pepper, with velvety undertones of dark fruit. The nose starts sweet, with more prominent fruit and dark chocolate, but the spicy earthiness of the nose returns just before an intensely peppery finish, which smolders in a nest of finely grained tannins.