Tormaresca
Neprica Negroamaro 2025
Other years:
2024| Denomination | IGT Puglia |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Negro Amaro |
| Aging | Matured for 8 months predominantly in stainless steel, with a small portion in third- and fourth-fill barrels; followed by blending and further ageing for 4 months (with subsequent bottle ageing). |
| Other years | 2024 |
- Type: Still red Puglia IGT, 13% vol, Negroamaro.
- Aroma: Marasca cherry, wild berries, violet, vanilla and coffee.
- Palate: Soft and elegant, sweet tannins and a long finish.
- Winemaking: Aged in stainless steel for 8 months.
- Serving: 18-20°C, ideal with red meats and game.
Description
What type of wine it is
Neprica Negroamaro by Tormaresca is a still red wine that best expresses the characteristics of Apulian viticulture. Made from Negroamaro grapes, this wine falls under the Puglia Indicazione Geografica Tipica designation, ensuring an authentic expression of the region. It presents as a soft and elegant red, characterised by fine, sweet tannins and a vibrant freshness. On the palate, it offers a long, fruity and persistent finish. Maturation takes place predominantly in stainless steel, thus preserving the fruity and floral aromas typical of the grape variety.
Where it comes from
This wine comes from the Puglia region, a prime territory for the cultivation of local varieties. The grapes are grown at the Tenuta Maìme estate, located in San Pietro Vernotico, in Upper Salento. This estate stretches along the coast, creating a unique landscape where vineyards grow among woods and pine forests until they meet the sea. A portion of the grapes also comes from the Tenuta Bocca di Lupo estate in Minervino Murge. The soil and climatic characteristics of these areas, combined with the proximity to the sea, contribute to defining the distinctive character and freshness of the Negroamaro.
How it is produced
The production of Neprica Negroamaro involves careful vinification to preserve the integrity of the fruit. Once the grapes arrive at the winery, they are destemmed and gently pressed. The must is then transferred to stainless steel tanks, where alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature not exceeding 26°C. Maceration on the skins lasts for a period of between eight and ten days. Following the completion of malolactic fermentation during the winter, the wine matures for about eight months predominantly in stainless steel, while a small portion rests in third- and fourth-passage barrels. This is followed by the assembly of the blend and further refinement before bottling.
History and interesting facts
The fruit of the Antinori family's historic vision, Tormaresca's Neprica Negroamaro wine has reflected the vocation of Apulian viticulture since nineteen ninety-nine. The essence of the wine comes to life in the wonderful landscape of Upper Salento at the Maìme Estate in San Pietro Vernotico, where lush vineyards stretch between woods and pine forests until they meet the sea, as well as at the Bocca di Lupo Estate in Minervino Murge. This dedication combines a deep respect for the Apulian territory with an invaluable artisanal tradition.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Renzo Cotarella
- Bottles produced: 3.000.000
Passion, courage and confidence in the immense potential Apulia has to offer in terms of quality are all elements that inspired the Antinori family to invest in this region, in particular in the Salento area. The vision behind the Tormaresca winery was to produce top quality wines from Apulia’s indigenous grape varieties: Primitivo, Negroamaro and Fiano Pugliese. Read more
| Name | Tormaresca Neprica Negroamaro 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Puglia IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Negro Amaro |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tormaresca |
| Story | History and interesting facts The fruit of the Antinori family's historic vision, Tormaresca's Neprica Negroamaro wine has reflected the vocation of Apulian viticulture since nineteen ninety-nine. The essence of the wine comes to life in the wonderful landscape of Upper Salento at the Maìme Estate in San Pietro Vernotico, where lush vineyards stretch between woods and pine forests until they meet the sea, as well as at the Bocca di Lupo Estate in Minervino Murge. This dedication combines a deep respect for the Apulian territory with an invaluable artisanal tradition. |
| Origin | Maìme Estate in San Pietro Vernotico and Bocca di Lupo in Minervino Murge (BAT) |
| Fermentation temperature | Not exceeding 26°C |
| Fermentation | 8–10 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with maceration (8–10 days), malolactic fermentation and maturation predominantly in steel with a small proportion in third and fourth-fill casks/barriques. |
| Wine making | The grapes are destemmed and gently crushed; the must ferments in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature (maximum 26°C) with maceration for 8–10 days. Malolactic fermentation is completed by the beginning of winter. Maturation follows, predominantly in steel for approximately 8–10 months, with a small portion in third- and fourth-fill barrels; the blend is then assembled, followed by further ageing for 4 months. |
| Aging | Matured for 8 months predominantly in stainless steel, with a small portion in third- and fourth-fill barrels; followed by blending and further ageing for 4 months (with subsequent bottle ageing). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |