Antinori Estates
Tormaresca, Chardonnay IGT Puglia
2025
About this winery
The Antinori family has been in the wine business since Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Guild of Vintners in 1385 - more than 26 generations ago. Throughout the company's long history it has remained family owned and operated, and today it is directed by Marchese Piero Antinori. Though Antinori has played an important role in preserving Italy's enological traditions it is also one of Italy's most dynamic and visionary producers of fine wines, with estates concentrated in the...
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Product notes
The Masseria Maìme estate is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Upper Salento not too far from the town of San Pietro Vernotico in the province of Brindisi. The estate extends along the coastline forming a unique countryside of vineyards that lies between woodlands and pine forests stretching out as far as the eye can see until blending into the sea. The most prevalent grape varieties grown here are Negroamaro, Primitivo, Syrah, Fiano and Chardonnay.
Production notes
Chardonnay grapes were harvested, brought to the cellar, and gently crushed. The must was then chilled and kept at a temperature of 10 °C (50 °F) for approximately 24 hours to favor natural clarification. Alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel vats at 16 °C (61 °F) to enhance the grape variety’s aromatic compounds. Tormaresca Chardonnay was aged in stainless steel up until bottling.
Tasting notes
Tormaresca Chardonnay is straw yellow in color with greenish hues. The nose presents fresh notes of white pulp fruit especially pineapple, peaches and green apples accompanied by floral impressions of jasmine and orange blossoms. On the palate, it is fragrant, savory with exceptional freshness.