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Petra Winery Guide

Winery Overview

It’s the dream of every wine lover who has allowed themselves to be seduced by the rolling vineyards, forests, and olive groves of Tuscany to find a little corner to call your own and to join in the age-old tradition of coaxing luscious wines out of the soil. The dream came true for Vittorio Moretti and his daughter, Francesca, who discovered this beautiful seaside estate while on vacation nearby. In 1997, the pair founded this boutique winery in Maremma Toscana in Suvereto, where Val di Cornia’s hills rise toward the Colline Metallifere.

Although only a third is planted with vineyards, three hundred hectares make up the peaceful estate; sitting on the edge of the Tirreno Sea, they’re continuously caressed by the breezes blowing in off the Follonica Gulf. The soil of the steep slopes (which form part of the Colline Metallifere, or “Metal-Yielding Hills”) is mineral-rich and ruddy colored, leading to strong-willed, complex wines. The vineyards’ layout is a patchwork of different varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc) seemingly strewn about randomly, which is no coincidence. The arrangement is based on long and careful studies of each estate area’s soil, wind, sun, and climate conditions. Only the vines most suited to a particular area were planted there.

Deep consideration went into the creation of the spectacularly designed winery as well. A stunning contemporary structure designed by the famed Swiss architect Mario Botta (who also designed the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) uses sweeping lines and a ruddy, earth-toned color scheme to complement its environment. The building digs 500 feet deep to create a state-of-the-art cellar; above ground, it is a poetic addition to this land of groves and vineyards. The four high-end wines made here — Ebo, Petra, Quercegobbe, and Zingari — are known for being expressive, aromatic wines with a fresh, modern style.

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Genevieve Mc Carthy

Genevieve, originally from San Diego, California, has spent the last 25 years living in Europe, primarily in Spain, Ireland, and Italy. She has a background in the wine industry, having worked for a top wine importer in Ireland and a prestigious winery in Italy's Franciacorta region. In 2003, Genevieve founded Cellar Tours, a boutique wine tours company based in Madrid, Spain. She holds wine education credentials from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in London and has a strong network within the European wine industry. Genevieve's specializes in organizing VIP tours to exclusive wineries that are not accessible to the general public. With a passion for food and wine, fluency in multiple languages, and expertise in luxury travel and tourism, Genevieve has built a successful career in creating unique wine experiences.

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