Tormaresca
Torcicoda Primitivo 2023
| Denomination | IGT Salento |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 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. |
- Magnum Format 1.5 L: suitable for special occasions or as a gift, presented in a wooden case
- Grapes and origin: 100% Primitivo, sourced from Masseria Maime Salento (Puglia), 2023 harvest
- Production: fermented in steel, 13 days maceration and bottled without filtration
- Sensory profile: deep ruby, notes of blackberry, morello cherry, vanilla, liquorice and a long finish
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 16-18°C, ideal with meats, pork and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Torcicoda by Tormaresca is a still red wine with an intense ruby hue and violet reflections. Made from Primitivo grapes, it offers an aromatic profile where blackberry and black cherry stand out, enriched by spicy notes of vanilla and liquorice. On the palate, it is enveloping and warm, with a smooth entry and a rich structure, balanced by mature tannins and a pleasant freshness. The finish is persistent and characterised by a distinct return of fruitiness. Bottling is carried out without filtration to preserve the wine’s integrity and complexity.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Masseria Maime estate, located in Minervino, in the heart of Salento. Tormaresca is committed to enhancing the Apulian territory by cultivating native varieties integrated into the surrounding landscape. The vines are trained using the bush and spurred cordon methods, benefiting from the region’s unique soil and climate conditions. The name Torcicoda recalls the lush and fertile nature of the vine shoots, as well as evoking an ancient tool historically used for horse care.
How it is produced
The grapes are carefully selected and harvested slightly overripe, then crushed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins lasts about thirteen days, managed with gentle pump-overs and délestage. After racking, the wine is transferred to French and Hungarian oak barrels, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for ten months. The process concludes with a further eight months of bottle ageing, essential for the full development of the aromatic bouquet.
History and Curiosities
Born on the Masseria Maime estate, Torcicoda Primitivo is a testament to the commitment of Tormaresca and Antinori to enhancing the Salento terroir. Its name originates from an ancient equestrian tool and the extraordinary vigour of the vine. Aged for ten months in French and Hungarian oak barriques and deliberately unfiltered, it offers a soft, warm and intensely fruity sip. The elegant Magnum format best preserves its evolution, making it the ideal choice to enrich important dinners or as a gift of great refinement.
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 Magnum 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Salento IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tormaresca |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on the Masseria Maime estate, Torcicoda Primitivo is a testament to the commitment of Tormaresca and Antinori to enhancing the Salento terroir. Its name originates from an ancient equestrian tool and the extraordinary vigour of the vine. Aged for ten months in French and Hungarian oak barriques and deliberately unfiltered, it offers a soft, warm and intensely fruity sip. The elegant Magnum format best preserves its evolution, making it the ideal choice to enrich important dinners or as a gift of great refinement. |
| Origin | Minervino (LE), Salento (Puglia), Italia |
| Cultivation system | Alberello, cordone speronato |
| Fermentation temperature | Not exceeding 27 °C |
| Fermentation | Circa 13 giorni |
| Production technique | Maceration with delicate pumping over and délestage; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation and ageing in French and Hungarian oak barriques; unfiltered |
| Wine making | The grapes were harvested slightly overripe. After crushing, the must was transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place at a temperature not exceeding 27°C; maceration, managed with gentle pump-overs and délestage, was extended for about 13 days. |
| 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 |