Tormaresca
Neprica Primitivo 2025
| Denomination | IGT Puglia |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Aging | Approximately 8 months in stainless steel and a further 4 months in bottle |
- Vintage and designation: Puglia IGT 2025, still red wine made from Primitivo grapes
- Origin of the grapes: vineyards located between Salento and Minervino Murge, on the Masseria Maìme and Bocca di Lupo estates
- Vinification in steel: maceration for 8–10 days at a controlled temperature up to 26°C
- Aromatic profile: hints of morello cherry and plum, with floral notes of rose and violet, pepper and cocoa
- Taste and pairings: smooth taste, rounded tannins; ideal with ragù, cured meats and grilled meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Neprica Primitivo by Tormaresca is a still red wine with Indicazione Geografica Tipica Puglia status, expressing the authentic essence of the Primitivo grape variety. Its aromatic bouquet offers notes of red fruits, rose, violet, pepper and cocoa. On the palate, it reveals a smooth structure, rounded tannins and vibrant freshness, with a persistent finish ideal for cheeses or pasta dishes with ragù. Vinified and matured in stainless steel tanks, it perfectly preserves the purity of the fruit and its lively aromatic expression.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this wine come from two different geographical areas of Puglia, both historically renowned for viticulture. The bunches ripen among the vineyards of the Masseria Maìme estate, in the heart of Salento, and those of Bocca di Lupo, in Minervino Murge. In the latter location, the vines grow at around two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, where the significant temperature variation and the climatic influence of the Vulture volcano encourage the development of a particularly rich aromatic profile. Tormaresca's management aims to enhance the Apulian terroir to the fullest, focusing on native grape varieties to ensure an authentic narrative of the region.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a careful manual harvest, selecting only the bunches at ideal ripeness. In the winery, after destemming and gentle pressing, the must is transferred to stainless steel tanks. Here, alcoholic fermentation takes place, accompanied by maceration on the skins for eight to ten days at a controlled temperature. Before winter, malolactic fermentation is completed, an essential step to define the aromatic purity. The process concludes with eight months of maturation in steel, followed by a further four months of bottle ageing, necessary to perfectly harmonise every taste component.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1998 from the vision of the Antinori family, Tormaresca masterfully weaves together history and innovation to lead the oenological renaissance of Apulia. The project comes to life among the estates of Bocca di Lupo in Castel del Monte and Masseria Maìme in Salento, havens dedicated to enhancing native grape varieties. Highlighting a strong territorial identity while fully respecting traditions, the Neprica range transforms the rich potential of the grapes into a glass with authentic character and vibrant Apulian personality.
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 Primitivo 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Puglia IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tormaresca |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1998 from the vision of the Antinori family, Tormaresca masterfully weaves together history and innovation to lead the oenological renaissance of Apulia. The project comes to life among the estates of Bocca di Lupo in Castel del Monte and Masseria Maìme in Salento, havens dedicated to enhancing native grape varieties. Highlighting a strong territorial identity while fully respecting traditions, the Neprica range transforms the rich potential of the grapes into a glass with authentic character and vibrant Apulian personality. |
| Origin | Salento and Minervino Murge area (Puglia, Italy) |
| Fermentation temperature | Not exceeding 26°C |
| Fermentation | Between 8 and 10 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; destemming and gentle pressing; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration for 8–10 days (≤26°C); malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for about 8 months in stainless steel and 4 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting; destemming and gentle pressing; alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 8–10 days at a controlled temperature not exceeding 26°C; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel completed before the onset of winter; ageing for approximately 8 months in stainless steel and a further 4 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Approximately 8 months in stainless steel and a further 4 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |