Tormaresca
Chardonnay 2025
| Denomination | IGT Puglia |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged in steel until bottling. |
- Origin Salento: Grapes sourced from Masseria Maime in Upper Salento, among woods and pine forests
- Aromatic profile: Notes of apple and pineapple with hints of orange blossom; citrusy and savoury finish
- Vinification in steel: Hand-picked, clarified at 10°C and fermented at 16°C
- Wine style: Still dry white, fresh and mineral character; soft and fragrant entry
- Format and pairings: 750 ml bottle, 12.5% vol; serve at 8–12°C with seafood dishes, risottos and soft cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tormaresca Chardonnay is a still white wine that elegantly expresses the vocation of the Apulian territory. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it stands out for its dry style and lively mineral profile. The bouquet reveals notes of apple and pineapple, enriched by elegant hints of orange blossom. On the palate, it offers a soft entry and a distinct savouriness that leads to a pleasantly citrusy finish. These characteristics make this Chardonnay ideal for enhancing seafood risottos, grilled white meats and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Masseria Maime estate of Tormaresca, located in Upper Salento. The vineyard thrives in a unique coastal landscape, where the rows alternate with woods and pine forests close to the sea, creating a distinctive natural setting. In this area of the region, the winery enhances the land by cultivating Chardonnay with great care. The Mediterranean climate gives the fruit a marked freshness, highlighting the area's pedoclimatic characteristics and the natural varietal expression.
How it is produced
The process begins with the manual harvesting of the bunches, followed by gentle pressing to obtain a clear must without damaging the berries. The must is cooled and kept at ten degrees for twenty-four hours, allowing for a natural cold clarification. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to preserve the aromatic integrity. The wine completes its cycle with maturation in steel, a technical choice that preserves its fragrance and harmony.
History and Curiosities
Born in Salento at Masseria Maime, this wine represents the excellence of Tormaresca, a prestigious label of the Antinori family. Surrounded by pine forests that border the sea, the vineyards yield hand-picked grapes to create a truly distinctive Chardonnay Puglia IGT. Thanks to maturation in steel, the result is a wine of extraordinary freshness, capable of expressing the pure essence of the terroir. The delicate interplay of exotic fruits and lively savouriness make this white an authentic symbol of the region's wine renaissance.
Tasting notes
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Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- 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 Chardonnay 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Puglia IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tormaresca |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Salento at Masseria Maime, this wine represents the excellence of Tormaresca, a prestigious label of the Antinori family. Surrounded by pine forests that border the sea, the vineyards yield hand-picked grapes to create a truly distinctive Chardonnay Puglia IGT. Thanks to maturation in steel, the result is a wine of extraordinary freshness, capable of expressing the pure essence of the terroir. The delicate interplay of exotic fruits and lively savouriness make this white an authentic symbol of the region's wine renaissance. |
| Origin | Tenuta Masseria Maime, Alto Salento, near San Pietro Vernotico (Brindisi), Puglia, Italy |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 °C |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; gentle pressing; natural clarification of the must at low temperature (10 °C for about 24 hours); alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (16 °C); maturation in steel until bottling |
| Wine making | The Chardonnay grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed; the must is cooled and kept at 10°C for about 24 hours for natural clarification. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16°C, and the wine matures in steel until bottling. |
| Aging | Aged in steel until bottling. |
| Year production | 3000000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |