Tormaresca
Torcicoda Primitivo 2024
Other years:
2023| Denomination | IGT Salento |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Aging | Aged for 85% in barriques and 15% in tonneaux (non-first-fill barrels), with a final resting period of several months in the bottle. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Origin: Organic Primitivo red wine produced at the Maìme Estate in Apulia
- Aromas: Fragrances of black cherry, blackberry, liquorice, coffee and vanilla
- Palate: Rich and smooth flavour, pleasant freshness and a persistent finish
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 28°C for 14 days
- Ageing: 10 months in oak barrels; decanting for 1 hour is recommended
Description
What type of wine it is
Torcicoda Primitivo by Tormaresca is an organic red wine with a Salento geographical indication, produced in Puglia from Primitivo grapes. It displays an intense ruby red colour and develops a bouquet of black cherry, blackberry, liquorice and vanilla, while on the palate it is broad, soft and balanced by a pleasant freshness. This unfiltered wine, whose vinification begins in steel and continues in wooden barrels, preserves its structure intact. Its long finish with sweet spices makes it perfect for accompanying roasts and savoury foods.
Where it comes from
This red wine originates at the Tenuta Maìme in San Pietro Vernotico, in the prestigious Salento area. The grapes come from old vineyards grown using the alberello (bush vine) and spurred cordon methods. The name pays homage to both an ancient agricultural tool used for horses and the historic vigour of the Primitivo vine shoots.
How it is produced
Processing begins in late August through de-stemming and soft pressing. The must ferments and macerates for about two weeks in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature below 28 degrees Celsius, using pump-overs and délestage to gradually extract colour and tannins. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels, split between second-fill barriques and tonneaux. This process imparts elegant toasted notes before concluding with a final rest in the bottle, which ensures its perfect structural balance.
History and curiosities
Born in the historic and charming Masseria Maime estate, this exceptional red wine embodies the profound mission of the celebrated Tormaresca brand, founded by the illustrious Antinori family in 1998 to showcase the true authenticity of the magical Apulian territory. This prestigious agricultural estate passionately leads the important oenological renaissance of Southern Italy. Its evocative name is a sincere tribute to an ancient horse grooming tool and recalls the incredible natural vigour of the Primitivo grape vine, a variety famous for its three harvests.
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 Torcicoda Primitivo Salento 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Salento IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tormaresca |
| Story | History and curiosities Born in the historic and charming Masseria Maime estate, this exceptional red wine embodies the profound mission of the celebrated Tormaresca brand, founded by the illustrious Antinori family in 1998 to showcase the true authenticity of the magical Apulian territory. This prestigious agricultural estate passionately leads the important oenological renaissance of Southern Italy. Its evocative name is a sincere tribute to an ancient horse grooming tool and recalls the incredible natural vigour of the Primitivo grape vine, a variety famous for its three harvests. |
| Origin | Maìme Estate, San Pietro Vernotico (Brindisi), Salento, Apulia, Italy |
| Cultivation system | Bush-trained, spurred cordon |
| Harvest | End of August |
| Fermentation temperature | 28°C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 13–14 days |
| Production technique | Gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature (≤28 °C) with maceration for approximately 13–14 days via pump-overs and délestage; malolactic fermentation; maturation 85% in barriques and 15% in oak tonneaux (French and Hungarian), followed by bottle ageing; unfiltered wine. |
| Wine making | After destemming and gentle crushing, the must is transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature not exceeding 28 °C. Maceration, with gentle pump-overs and délestage, lasts for approximately 14 days. Ageing is carried out for 85% in barriques and 15% in tonneaux (second-use oak), followed by bottling. |
| Aging | Aged for 85% in barriques and 15% in tonneaux (non-first-fill barrels), with a final resting period of several months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |