Tormaresca 2016 Torcicoda, Primitivo, IGT Salento
Tormaresca 2016 Torcicoda, Primitivo, IGT Salento
Primitivo is a close relative of Zinfandel from Italy.
Primitivo is a close relative of Zinfandel from Italy.
This 2016 is 100% Primitivo, a close relative to Zinfandel. The grapes were harvested at a high level of ripeness, after the crushing, the maceration extended for 15 days in stainless-steel tanks. After the racking the wine completed the malolactic fermentation in French and Hungarian oak barriques where it was aged for 10 months.
Wine Spectator scored this 90 points and selected it as a Top 100 Wine of 2020. They said "Well-balanced and fresh, this medium-bodied red features a thread of ground spice that underscores flavors of crushed black raspberry, cherry, thyme and red licorice. Light tannins sculpt the clean-cut finish. Drink now through 2025."