Tormaresca Primitivo Torcicoda Salento IGT 2022

Unleash the bold soul of Southern Italy with Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo Salento IGT 2022, a flagship red from the Antinori family’s Puglia estate. Sourced from 30+ year-old bush vines in the sun-drenched Salento peninsula, this 100% Primitivo is aged 15 months in French oak barriques—delivering a plush, opulent expression of Puglia’s iconic grape.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Black plum, dried fig, black cherry jam, dark chocolate, and Mediterranean herbs
• Palate: Full-bodied and velvety with ripe black fruit, cocoa, sweet spice, and silky tannins
• Finish: Warm, persistent, and balanced—ripe fruit meets savory earth and subtle vanilla

Heritage & Terroir

Crafted by Tormaresca (Antinori’s Puglia project), Torcicoda is named after the ancient torchio (wine press) and the twisted vines (coda torta) of old-vine Primitivo. Hand-harvested from red clay and limestone soils, fermented in stainless steel, then refined in 60% new French oak. A benchmark for modern Salento reds.

Perfect Pairings

• Grilled lamb with rosemary
• Aged pecorino or taleggio
• Wild mushroom risotto or truffle pasta