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Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra
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  Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra
Item Number:26 30 365 09
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CUSTOMER RATING
Based on the averaged scale of
1 to 5 glasses
EXPERT RATING
Based on the 100 Point Scale
 WA  90 
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Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra
The Moretti family, owners of the famous Bellavista winery in Franciacorta founded Petra in the late 1990's. The estate is in Maremma in the Val di Cornia. They have 240 acres and an incredible modern gravity flow winery designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta. The grapes for this, their most affordable selection, were hand-picked in late August. They undergo a short maceration of a maximum of 7-10 days. Fermentation and extended maceration take place in stainless steel tanks. The Wine Advocate scored it 90 points saying "The 2009 Zingari is a fleshy, generous wine graced with expressive fruit. Sweet, floral notes add length and brightness to the long, caressing finish. This shows great depth without coming across heavy, quite a rarity in Bolgheri. The blend is equal parts Merlot, Sangiovese, Shiraz and Alicante, all aged in steel. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2017."

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Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra
 
3.1

(based on 7 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Balanced (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Entertaining (4)
      • Pairs Well With:
      • Beef (5), Pizza and pasta (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Aspiring enthusiast (3), Connoisseur (3)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Feb

    1

    2013

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    One of the Best Super Tuscans!

    By Strumerika

    from Mount Kisco, NY

    About Me Connoisseur

    Staff Reviewer

    Pros

    • Balanced
    • Big

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Entertaining
      • Special Occasions

      Comments about Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra:

      The Zingari is super complex and delicious for the price. It has musty, smoky notes plus brooding black cherry. On the palate it's smooth with nice acidity. A great food wine!

      • Pairs Well With:
      • Beef

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      6

      2013

       
      1.0

      Over-fermented wine

      By Alex the Sommelier

      from Wisconsin

      About Me Connoisseur

      Pros

        Cons

        • Too Acidic

        Best Uses

          Comments about Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra:

          The smell is somewhat salty and very distant from flavour. The aroma is cheap and to my opinion, unpleasant. The taste is close to sour, acidic. The aftertaste is not good, reminds me of cheap porto. It feels like they kept fermentation going for too long. I would advise shorter fermentation cycle maybe by 14 days, depending on temperature. The manufacturer had missed the point. Sorry I am sure Italian wines of this kind can be much better. 2/10 on my score list

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          May

          31

          2013

           
          4.0

          Delicious - wonderfully smooth

          By ILPACKFAN

          from Wauconda, IL

          About Me Aspiring Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Balanced
          • Clean
          • Smooth

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Afternoon
            • Entertaining
            • Everyday
            • Gifts
            • Weeknight

            Comments about Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra:

            Purchased first 3 bottles and it wasn't long before we wanted more. Big flavor but not overwhelming. It's a wine I like to keep available in my cooler.

            • Pairs Well With:
            • Beef, Chocolate, Pizza and Pasta

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Apr

            3

            2013

             
            2.0

            Not bad, but not great.

            By Elmeaux

            from San Diego, CA - Livorno Italy

            About Me Connoisseur

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Smooth

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Entertaining

              Comments about Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra:

              We used to go to Sisteron (where the winery is)
              all the time, this is a non traditional Italian blend.
              I would not call it a "Super Tuscan" (Bolgheri).
              Not bad, but not great. Perhaps some more aging might help.

              • Pairs Well With:
              • Beef, Pizza and Pasta

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Mar

              2

              2013

               
              4.0

              earthy, delicious

              By ilpackfan

              from Chicago, il

              About Me Aspiring Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Big

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Entertaining

                Comments about Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra:

                earthy smell, nice finish

                • Pairs Well With:
                • Beef, Chocolate, Game, Spicy Food

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Feb

                24

                2013

                 
                4.0

                enjoyed this blend but could use age.

                By grey

                from Oradell, NJ

                About Me Aspiring Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Balanced
                • Clean
                • I

                Cons

                • Short Finish

                Best Uses

                • Everyday

                Comments about Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra:

                I will cellar for 6 months and re taste.

                • Pairs Well With:
                • Beef, Game, Pizza and Pasta

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Feb

                21

                2013

                 
                2.0

                wine very earthy

                By Lois

                from Duncansville, pa

                Verified Buyer

                Comments about Zingari 2009 IGT Toscana, Petra:

                Did not care for this wine; extremely earthy, aroma like a farm

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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