Vin Petra

Petra is an ambitious project headed by father and daughter team Vittorio and Fancesca Moretti. The Moretti's are also the owners of renowned Fanciacorta wineries Bellavista and Contadi Castaldi. The estate and winery are located in Suvereto within Maremma, Tuscany. The garvity flow winery was designed by celebrated Swiss architect Mario Botta (who also designed the San Francisco Museum of ModernArt). The great Swiss architect started by observing the contrast between the geometric designs of the vineyards and the wavy orographic nature of the soil, then added his own streamlined design that highlights the measure, the beauty and the depth of the landscape. The 300 hectares vineyard layout, which is a patchwork of different varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc) seemingly strewn about randomly, is no coincidence. The arrangement is based on long and careful studies of the soil, wind, sun and climate conditions in each area of the estate. It's soils are comprised of Tufo (volcanic stone), and clay in the hilltops and calcerous alluvial in the lower sites. Attilio Scienza is in charge of the viticulture. Each vineyard site is farmed with total respect for sustainability. The four high-end wines made here -- Ebo, Petra, Quercegobbe and Zingari -- are known for being expressive, aromatic wines with a fresh modern style.