PRIMITIVO "TORCICODA" TORMARESCA ANTINORI 2021
Torcicoda is a wine produced by Tormaresca with Primitivo grapes coming from vineyards trained with sapling and spurred cordon at the Tenuta Maìme di S. Pietro Vernotico. The grapes were harvested as soon as they were overripe during the first week of September. After pressing, the maceration, managed with soft pumping over and delèstage, was continued for 15 days in stainless steel tanks. During this phase, the wines completed alcoholic fermentation at a temperature not exceeding 26 ° C. After racking, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation directly in French and Hungarian oak barriques, in which it was raised for about 10 months. This was followed by a further period of 8 months of refinement in the bottle before being placed on the market.
Characterized by an intense ruby red color. It has fruity entors of plum, blackberry and raspberry combined with spicy ones of pepper, coffee and cocoa. On the palate it releases a soft, rich, pleasant and elegant flavor, with good intensity and persistence. To be served at a temperature of 18-20 ° C
CHARACTERISTICS
Denomination: Salento IGT
Grape varieties: Primitivo 100%
Region: Puglia (Italy)
Alcohol content: 15.5%
Bottle size: 75 cl Bottle
Vinification and Aging: Slight over-ripening, able to give greater concentration to the liquid. After harvesting and pressing follows a maceration of about 15 days in stainless steel tanks and during this phase the alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature. After racking, the liquid carries out the malolactic fermentation directly in French and Hungarian oak barriques, where it will rest for about 10 months before further refinement in the bottle for 8 months.
Pefect to drink with: Eggs and quiches, Stewed red meat, Roasted and grilled meat, Pasta with meat sauce, Stewed white meat