Petrucci 'Vigna Anfiteatro'

Petrucci Anfiteatro is a charming, elegant Sangiovese from Podere Forte: a terroir driven single vineyard that blends natural expression with refined structure and length. This cuvée pays tribute to the calcareous, vertically structured schist soils of the Anfiteatro terroir and showcases the subtlety of the high altitude sites in Orcia.

The vineyard covers 2.4 hectares at 460 metres above sea level with a south west exposure and is farmed organically and biodynamically. Soils consist of vertical schist with a mix of clay in the top 30 cm, a composition that gives the grapes concentration, pronounced minerality and a fresh acidity.

Vinification is natural and focused on purity: spontaneous fermentation in French oak vats with a maceration of up to 32 days to gently extract colour, aromatic complexity and elegant tannins. The wine then ages 22–24 months in French oak casks, followed by a minimum of 24 months bottle maturation.

In the glass Petrucci Anfiteatro shows an intense, inviting colour. The nose develops refined notes of red and dark ripe fruit, floral accents and Mediterranean herbs, complemented by subtle oak tones that enrich the complexity without overpowering the primary fruit expression. On the palate the wine is charming yet serious: a pleasing tension between juiciness and precise tannins, carried by a mineral backbone and a long, elegant finish.

Serve Petrucci Anfiteatro at 15–16 °C in a large glass; it pairs excellently with grilled red meats, duck or lamb dishes, rich stews and mature cheeses. Thanks to its balance and structure this Sangiovese has clear ageing potential and will gain additional complexity with further cellar age.