Torcicoda Primitivo Salento IGT - Tormaresca

When swirling the glass, this red wine reveals high density and richness, which shows in pronounced legs on the glass. Poured into a red wine glass, this Old World red reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry and mulberry, rounded off by dark chocolate, cinnamon and gingerbread spice contributed by the barrel aging.

The Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo Salento presents itself to the wine lover as wonderfully dry. This red wine never appears coarse or austere, as one might expect from a wine in the premium and single-vineyard segment. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully velvety and dense. Thanks to its present fruit acidity, the Torcicoda Primitivo Salento appears impressively fresh and lively on the palate. On the finish, this well-ageable red wine from the Apulia wine-growing region finally delights with considerable length. Nuances of blackcurrant and plum appear once again.

Vinification of the Torcicoda Primitivo Salento by Tormaresca

The powerful Torcicoda Primitivo Salento from Italy is a varietal wine made from the Primitivo grape variety. The Torcicoda Primitivo Salento is an Old World wine through and through, as this Italian exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. The berries for this red wine from Italy are harvested exclusively by hand once optimal ripeness has been ensured. After harvesting, the grapes are taken to the press house immediately. There they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine is aged for several months on the fine lees before it is finally bottled. The barrel maturation is followed by a substantial period of bottle aging, which makes this red wine even more complex.

Food recommendation for the Torcicoda Primitivo Salento by Tormaresca

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to leek tortilla, cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables or boeuf bourguignon.

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