Tormaresca
Torcicoda Primitivo 2023
| Denomination | IGT Salento |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Aging | After racking, the wine was transferred to French and Hungarian oak barriques, where malolactic fermentation took place and it matured for about 10 months; this was followed by a further period of 8 months in bottle before being released onto the market. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Torcicoda Primitivo by Tormaresca is an organic red wine that expresses the most authentic soul of Salento. Characterised by an intense ruby colour with violet reflections, it offers a complex bouquet of blackberry, black cherry, liquorice, coffee and vanilla. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, supported by a pleasant freshness and a persistent finish with hints of sweet spices. As it is unfiltered, the wine retains its maximum structural integrity, making it the ideal companion for roast meats and Apulian specialities.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced at the Maìme Estate in San Pietro Vernotico, from old Primitivo vineyards trained using the bush vine and cordon spur methods. During the first days of September, the selection and harvesting of the bunches in slight over-ripeness ensure an intense and enveloping aromatic profile. The name celebrates both the vigorous fertility of the vine, historically known for its generous productivity, and an ancient agricultural tool used for the care of horses, paying homage to the history and authenticity of the region.
How it is produced
Following a gentle pressing, the must macerates for about thirteen days in steel through pumping over and délestage. Fermentation is carried out at strictly controlled temperatures to gently extract colour and tannins. Subsequently, the mass undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for ten months in French and Hungarian oak barrels, gaining elegant toasted nuances. A final rest of several months in the bottle allows the wine to achieve its perfect sensory harmony.
History and Curiosities
Produced at the Masseria Maime estate in Salento, this wine embodies the mission of Tormaresca, a company founded by Antinori in 1998 to enhance the authenticity of the Apulian region. Through the cultivation of native grape varieties in harmony with the environment, the company contributes to the oenological renaissance of Southern Italy. The original name pays tribute to an ancient tool used for horse care and recalls the nature of the Primitivo vines, a grape so generous that it has historically been known as the one of the “three harvests”.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Torcicoda Primitivo Salento 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Salento IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tormaresca |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced at the Masseria Maime estate in Salento, this wine embodies the mission of Tormaresca, a company founded by Antinori in 1998 to enhance the authenticity of the Apulian region. Through the cultivation of native grape varieties in harmony with the environment, the company contributes to the oenological renaissance of Southern Italy. The original name pays tribute to an ancient tool used for horse care and recalls the nature of the Primitivo vines, a grape so generous that it has historically been known as the one of the "three harvests". |
| Origin | Tenuta Maìme, San Pietro Vernotico (Brindisi), Salento, Puglia, Italia |
| Cultivation system | Bush vines, spur-pruned cordon |
| Harvest | Early September |
| Fermentation temperature | Not exceeding 27 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 13 days |
| Production technique | Soft pressing; maceration with delicate pumping over and délestage in stainless steel tanks; temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation; malolactic fermentation and ageing in French and Hungarian oak barriques; bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Grapes harvested slightly overripe; gentle pressing; maceration for about 13 days in stainless steel tanks with gentle pump-overs and délestage; alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature not exceeding 27°C; malolactic fermentation carried out in French and Hungarian oak barriques. |
| Aging | After racking, the wine was transferred to French and Hungarian oak barriques, where malolactic fermentation took place and it matured for about 10 months; this was followed by a further period of 8 months in bottle before being released onto the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |