Tormaresca
Primitivo di Manduria Carrubo 2020
| Denomination | DOC Primitivo di Manduria |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.0% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Aging | The wine was aged for 18 months in the cellar and a further 18 months in the bottle before being released onto the market. |
- Grape variety and alcohol content: Still red wine from Primitivo di Manduria grapes, 16% vol, vintage 2020
- Intense aromas: Notes of morello cherry and cherry in spirit, dried plum and liquorice
- Balanced taste: Soft and enveloping, refined tannins, pleasant freshness and fruity finish
- Vinification and ageing: Maceration for 8-10 days, 18 months in the cellar and 18 months in the bottle
- Serving and pairings: Temperature 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour, ideal with roast pork, meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tormaresca Primitivo di Manduria Carrubo is a still red wine that expresses the authentic essence of the renowned Primitivo di Manduria area. Made from Primitivo grapes, it stands out for its intense ruby red colour. On the nose, it offers notes of morello cherry, dried plum and cherry in spirit, accompanied by hints of liquorice, tobacco and amaretto. On the palate, it is a smooth and full-bodied wine, supported by a pleasant freshness and elegant tannins, with a long, fruity finish. It is perfect paired with roast pork, robust meat dishes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Carrubo Estate, located in the countryside of Fragagnano, in Apulia. At one hundred and twenty metres above sea level, the vineyards alternate between historic bush vines and rows trained on trellises. The roots explore typically red calcareous soils, which give the product a strong territorial identity. The local climate, with hot summers offset by excellent night-time temperature variations, is ideal for the full ripening of Primitivo grapes, ensuring the wine has remarkable longevity.
How it is produced
Production begins with a selection of overripe grapes to enhance concentration and aromas. Maceration takes place with gentle pumping over for a period of eight to ten days. After malolactic fermentation in steel, the wine continues with eighteen months of ageing, followed by a further eighteen months in bottle. To best appreciate its organoleptic complexity, it is recommended to serve the wine after about an hour of decanting.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of the Antinori family, the Tormaresca project has been enhancing the historic Apulian grape varieties since 1999. This fascinating wine comes to life at Tenuta Carrubo in Fragagnano, in the heart of the Manduria DOC. At 120 metres above sea level, on typical red limestone soils, ancient bush-trained vineyards coexist with more recent plantings. Under the careful oenological guidance of Renzo Cotarella, the 2020 harvest celebrates Primitivo in all its elegance, boasting excellence recognised by Wine Spectator and James Suckling.
Awards
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2020
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 Primitivo di Manduria Carrubo 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Primitivo di Manduria DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tormaresca |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of the Antinori family, the Tormaresca project has been enhancing the historic Apulian grape varieties since 1999. This fascinating wine comes to life at Tenuta Carrubo in Fragagnano, in the heart of the Manduria DOC. At 120 metres above sea level, on typical red limestone soils, ancient bush-trained vineyards coexist with more recent plantings. Under the careful oenological guidance of Renzo Cotarella, the 2020 harvest celebrates Primitivo in all its elegance, boasting excellence recognised by Wine Spectator and James Suckling. |
| Origin | Countryside of Fragagnano (TA), in the area of the Manduria DOC, Apulia |
| Climate | Hot summers with excellent temperature variations between day and night |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soils, typically red |
| Fermentation temperature | Not exceeding 27 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 8 0 days |
| Production technique | Maceration with soft pumping over; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing 18 months in the cellar and 18 months in the bottle |
| Wine making | The grapes were harvested when overripe. After crushing, maceration, managed with gentle pump-overs, lasted about 8 0 days at a temperature not exceeding 27°C. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel. |
| Aging | The wine was aged for 18 months in the cellar and a further 18 months in the bottle before being released onto the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |