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. Torcicoda is crafted with Primitivo, this wine has strong ties to the rustic and rural countryside where it is produced. It was also a symbol of fertility and wealth for the local families, and in a not-too-distant past and it was even given as part of young brides’ dowries when they married. “Torcicoda” on one hand indicates an instrument that farmers once used to groom their horses while on the other hand it represents the coiling, luxuriant nature of the shoots and leaves of its vines, also called the vine “of three harvests” due to its abundant growth.

Production notes

After destemming, the berries were gently crushed and the must was transferred to stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation took place at a controlled temperature that did not exceed 28 °C (82 °F). During maceration on the skins, periodic pump overs and delèstage (rack and return) were performed over a period of approximately 13 days. Before bottling, Torcicoda was aged in oak, 80% in barriques and 20% in tonneaux, neither of which were first fill.

Tasting notes

Torcicoda 2023 is an intense ruby red color with light violet hues. The nose is dominated by fruity notes of sour cherries, raspberries and dried plums that meet hints of sweet spices of licorice, chocolate and coffee. On the palate the entry is generous, supple, well-structured and is accompanied by elegant tannins and excellent freshness. The finish is long and persistent offering a pleasant aftertaste of cherry jam.