Tormaresca 2015 Torcicoda, Primitivo, IGT Salento

Antinori established Tormaresca in the Puglia region of southern Italy in 1998 and from the estate's two vineyards, Bocca di Lupo and Masseria Maime, they've been producing outstanding wines for more than a decade. They use grapes indigenous to Southern Italy, like this marvelous Primitivo as well as blending international varietals. The Antinori team led by Renzo Cotarella, has proven to be very adept at preserving ancient traditions while also applying the most modern winemaking techniques. This 2015 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 Enthusiast Magazine said "Red cherry and blackberry aromas meld with snippets of baking spice and menthol on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is firm, with structured tannins and crisp acidity, housing juicy berry flavors dotted with red floral tones. Dark plum rounds out the finish."

and James Suckling scored this 91 points saying "This is a gorgeous young wine with dried strawberry and cherry character. Hints of cream. Medium body, light tannins and plenty of luscious fruit at the end."