COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
Tormaresca
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Torcicoda is a modern interpretation of the Primitivo grape, produced by Tormaresca, an estate belonging to the esteemed Antinori family. Located in Puglia, Southern Italy, Tormaresca operates two estates: Masseria Maime in Salento and Tenuta Carrubo in the Manduria DOC area. This particular wine hails from the Salento area, showcasing the region's potential for producing high-quality Primitivo. Torcicoda gained significant recognition as the first Apulian wine to be featured in Wine Spectator's Top 100 list, cementing its status as a benchmark for the region's winemaking.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Torcicoda was the first Apulian wine to be featured in Wine Spectator's Top 100 list.
Fact 02
Tormaresca is part of the prestigious Antinori family's portfolio, known for their Tuscan wines.
Fact 03
The Primitivo grapes for Torcicoda are harvested when slightly overripe for enhanced flavor concentration.
Fact 04
The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation directly in oak barriques, adding complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Torcicoda begins with grapes harvested once they are slightly overripe, a technique employed to enhance concentration and richness. Fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks for 13 days, with temperatures carefully controlled not to exceed 27°C. Following this, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation directly in barriques. The aging process is crucial, with the wine spending 12 months maturing in a combination of French and Hungarian oak barriques, contributing to its structure and aromatic complexity.
