The Torcicoda Primitivo Salento IGT from Tormaresca sparkles in the glass in an intense ruby red and unfolds a complex bouquet, with aromas of ripe, plums and black cherries, followed by spicy notes of vanilla and dark chocolate. On the palate, this Primitivo is dry, gentle, balanced, of beautiful complexity, with present, soft tannins, pleasantly tasteful. Harmonious, appealing and long lasting in the final.

Vinification of Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo Salento IGT

The grapes for this pure Primitivo are harvested at the optimum ripening time. After pressing, the must is placed in stainless steel tanks, macerated and undergoes alcoholic fermentation on the shells at a controlled temperature of 26°C for a period of 15 days. During this process, the must consumes almost its entire sugar content. After subtraction from the peels and transfer to French and Hungarian oak barrels, malolactic fermentation follows, followed by ageing for 10 months in the same barrels. After bottling, the wine matures for another 8 months in the bottle before being sold

Food recommendation for Torcicoda Primitivo Salento IGT from Tormaresca

Enjoy this beautiful red wine from Puglia with cold cuts, savoury pasta, game, braised lamb leg or medium-ripe to ripe cheeses. It is recommended to open the Torcicoda 1 to 2 hours before serving

Torcicoda Primitivo Salento IGT Awards from Tormaresca

• Gambero Rosso: 1 glass for 2015, 2 glasses for 2014
• Falstaff: 92 points for 2015
• James Suckling: 91 points for 2015 and 2014
• Wine Advocate Robert M.Parker: 90 points for 2013

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