Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: rose, myrtle berry, wild fennel, Mediterranean herbs
Palate: sweet, inviting entry, gentle, velvety tannin
Poggio Petroso is Duca della Corgna's single-vineyard Trasimeno Gamay from Panicale, bright ruby with rose, myrtle and wild fennel over gentle tannin.
What it pairs with
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Lake Trasimeno freshwater fish stew
A lake-country match for a lake-country wine. -
Roast poultry
Gentle tannin suits lighter roasted meats. -
Umbrian cheese platter
Floral, herbal notes complement a mixed board.
History
Poggio Petroso is Duca della Corgna's flagship single-vineyard Trasimeno Gamay, from a single Panicale vineyard yielding around 3,500 bottles a year.
Facts
- Producer
- Duca della Corgna · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Trasimeno Gamay (100%)
- Classification
- Colli del Trasimeno DOC
- Oak
- 24 months in large French oak barrels, plus 10-12 months in bottle
- Price
- EUR22-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-12 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Poggio Petroso
What does Poggio Petroso taste like?
Poggio Petroso is Duca della Corgna's single-vineyard Trasimeno Gamay from Panicale, bright ruby with rose, myrtle and wild fennel over gentle tannin.
When should I drink Poggio Petroso?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 8-12 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Poggio Petroso?
Best with Lake Trasimeno freshwater fish stew and Roast poultry and Umbrian cheese platter.